Helix Test

Autoclave

How to Load a Helix Device

  • Take one of the class 2 chemical indicator strips recommended for your Helix device
  • Bend the indicator strip in the middle so that the indicator fields are pointing inwards
  • Take the Helix device and unscrew the cap
  • Place the indicator strip into the cap with the bent end going into the cap first
  • Screw the cap back onto the blue end of the Helix device
  • Place the Helix device on a tray and put in the middle of the autoclave unit
  • Run the Bowie Dick sterilisation cycle
  • After the sterilisation cycle is complete, remove the tray with device from the unit
  • Unscrew the cap and take the indicator strip out of the cap with tweezers
  • Observe the color change of the indicator. If sterilisation was successful, all four
    colors should have changed according to the manufacturers guidelines
  • Record the results for compliance
Helix Test
Autoclave
Autoclave
Helix Test
Helix Test
Helix Test
Helix Test

*Refer to your particular brand of Helix device for instructions variation.