The HART - Hollow Air Removal Test - is manufactured to ISO 11140-6:2022 in the “helix” style to demonstrate the air removal and steam penetration efficiency for hollow items in small steam sterilisers.
The HART is built to ISO11140-6, a more rigorous test for air removal and steam penetration (ARSPT) than previously manufactured “Helix Devices” to EN867-5. It is not the fault of the device. The device is, in fact, proving that the cycle choice is unable to remove all air from the chamber, a fundamental requirement for effective sterilisation of a hollow item. The test is fit for purpose and doing its job, highlighting this fundamental issue. ISO11140-6 sets a standardised approach to the design of Hollow PCD’s and all benchtop sterilisers designed to EN13060 should pass any brand of device manufactured to ISO11140-6. The device comes with 250 strips.
Friday, 20 June, 2025