{"product_id":"helix-process-challenge-device-pcd-test-strips-for-steam-sterilisation-1-device","title":"Proline Medical Helix Process Challenge Device (PCD) Test Strips for Steam Sterilisation + 1 Device","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChemdye KH2X15-3.5Y\/P Helix Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reusable Process Challenge Device designed to monitor steam sterilization cycles and verify the effective penetration of steam into hollow instruments and loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for cycles operating at \u003cstrong\u003e134°C for 3.5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, the system uses Type 2 chemical indicator strips that change from \u003cstrong\u003eyellow to dark brown or black\u003c\/strong\u003e when the required sterilization conditions have been achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is suitable for dental and healthcare environments and supports informed load-release decisions following steam sterilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Product Brochure\" href=\"https:\/\/prolinemedical.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Product-Description-KH2X15-3.5YP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for steam sterilization processes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for hollow-load penetration testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating conditions: 3.5 minutes at 134°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReusable, durable plastic Helix-PCD device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 m high-resistance plastic tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 mm internal tube diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType 2 self-adhesive chemical indicator strips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear colour change from yellow to dark brown\/black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with 250 indicator strips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree from toxic heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplies with EN 867-5 and ISO 11140-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Indicator Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach indicator strip contains four printed indicator bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all four bars change completely to the final dark brown or black colour, the sterilization conditions have been achieved and the load may be released in accordance with your facility’s procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf one or more bars remain yellow or do not fully reach the final colour, this may indicate insufficient steam penetration. The load should not be considered sterile or released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 reusable plastic Helix-PCD device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 cotton storage bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 PCD-A-3.5Y chemical indicator strips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndicator Strip Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndicator type: Type 2 Chemical Indicator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrip size: 76 x 6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 10 strips per sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheet size: 80 x 98.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial colour: Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal colour: Dark brown\/black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-adhesive backing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chemdye\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e KH2X15-3.5Y\/P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam sterilization\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycle Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 minutes at 134°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type 2 Chemical Indicator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Tube Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dental and healthcare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN 867-5, ISO 11140-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 plastic device, 1 cotton bag and 250 indicator strips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANMAT Authorization:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM-1614-4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terragene","offers":[{"title":"Helix Process Challenge Device (PCD) Test Strips for Steam Sterilisation + 1 Device  Box\/250","offer_id":47740877570225,"sku":"PROPLMKH2X15-3.5Y\/P","price":248.93,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0520\/files\/KH2X15-3.5YP-1.jpg?v=1784687118","url":"https:\/\/amamedicalproducts.com.au\/products\/helix-process-challenge-device-pcd-test-strips-for-steam-sterilisation-1-device","provider":"AMA Medical Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}