Sterintech Bowie Dick Helix Test (Stainless Steel PCD)

The Bowie Dick Helix Test (Stainless Steel PCD) is an ISO 11140-1 Type 2 process control test developed to verify the sterilization performance of hollow and porous loads in steam sterilizers. With its stainless steel Helix body and 4-metre test tube, steam penetration, vacuum performance and air removal are evaluated under the most challenging conditions. By helping detect leaks, poor steam quality, non-condensable gases and temperature- or time-related process errors, it supports the safe release of sterile loads.

Product Features

• Compliant with ISO 11140-1:2014 Type 2.
• Suitable for checking hollow and porous loads.
• Used with a stainless steel Helix PCD and 4-metre test tube.
• Verifies steam penetration, air removal and vacuum performance.
• Helps detect steam leaks, poor steam quality, non-condensable gases and temperature- or time-related errors.
• Results are easy to interpret and document.
• Free from toxic substances and lead (Lead Free).
• The Metal PCD has a service life of more than 5,000 uses when the O-ring is replaced every 500 cycles.

Technical Information

Areas of Use

• Hospitals
• Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSD)
• Operating Theatres
• Dental clinics
• Veterinary clinics
• Medical device reprocessing centres
• Daily Bowie Dick and Helix performance checks of steam sterilizers
• Routine process verification of hollow and porous loads