Famos Lot Control Tests
SKU: F15.100.091
By Famos
The Bowie & Dick Helix Test is a mandatory test for steam sterilisers.
This functionality test for steam sterilisers needs to be done at the beginning of the working day. After a successful pass of the Bowie & Dick Helix Test the steam steriliser can be released for use. The Bowie & Dick Helix Test Set is dedicated for hollow loads in a bench top steriliser class B. Compared to the BD Test Pack (porous loads) the Bowie & Dick Helix Test simulates a hollow instrument and generates a bigger challenge for the steam steriliser and the steam sterilisation process. The Helix strips are in complies with EN ISO 11140-1 (Type 2) as well EN 867.
Features & Benefits
Product Options
This functionality test for steam sterilisers needs to be done at the beginning of the working day. After a successful pass of the Bowie & Dick Helix Test the steam steriliser can be released for use. The Bowie & Dick Helix Test Set is dedicated for hollow loads in a bench top steriliser class B. Compared to the BD Test Pack (porous loads) the Bowie & Dick Helix Test simulates a hollow instrument and generates a bigger challenge for the steam steriliser and the steam sterilisation process. The Helix strips are in complies with EN ISO 11140-1 (Type 2) as well EN 867.
Features & Benefits
- Accurate and reproducible results
- Tested against the original Bowie‐Dick Pack by an independent micro‐biological laboratory
- Easy documentation of the self adhesive indicator strip
- Best interpretation of color change from yellow to black
- No waste like with Test Packs
- Ink is free of any toxic component
- Cost effective compared to Test Packs
Product Options
- Bowie & Dick Test Set (PCD Helix) for pre-vacuum hospital steam sterilisers
- F15.100.072 - Bowie & Dick Test, for repeated use :100 chemical indicators type 2, 1 stainless steel test tube, 1 color reference card plus instructions for use (BX 100)
- F15.100.074 - Bowie & Dick Test for repeated use: 25 chemical indicators type 2, 1 stainless steel test tube, 1 color reference card plus instructions for use (BX25)
- F15.100.050 - Bowie & Dick Test indicator refill-package for test 15.100.072: 250 chemical indicators type 2, 1 O-ring, 1 silicone connector (BX 250)
- Bowie & Dick Helix Test for bench top steam sterilisers Class B
- F15.100.097 - Bowie & Dick Helix Test for repeated use 100 chemical indicators, laminated 1 PCD (Helix) teflon 1 cotton bag (BX 100)
- F15.100.098 - Bowie & Dick Helix Test for repeated use 250 chemical indicators, laminated 1 PCD (Helix), teflon 1 cotton bag (BX 250)