Problem to be solved: to provide a protective device capable of simply protecting the lead wire of the measuring sensor mounted in the high-pressure steam sterilization apparatus.Solution 2 a measuring apparatus for measuring the temperature, pressure, etc. of a sterilized substance contained in a can body, a can body 2 for storing sterilized substances containing an opening 2a in the upper part, a cover body 3 for blocking an upper opening of the can body, a steam generating means for supplying steam to the inside of the can or generating steam in the can body The sensor 10 is provided with a lead wire 12 penetrating a side wall of a can connecting the measurement sensor and a measuring instrument provided outside of the can, and a steam generating means is controlled based on measurement values such as a measurement sensorA lead wire protector of a high-pressure steam sterilizing apparatus having a control means to be provided is comprised of a cylindrical member 30 through which the lead wire 12 is passed, and an annular band 40 for supporting the cylindrical member 30 in a substantially vertical state in the state where the cylindrical member 30 is attached to the inner surface of the side wall of the can body 2 of the high-pressure steam sterilizing apparatus.Diagram【課題】高圧蒸気滅菌装置に装着された計測センサーのリード線を、簡易に保護することのできる保護具を提供する。【解決手段】上部に開口2aを備えた被滅菌物を収納して滅菌処理を行う缶体2と、この缶体の上部開口を閉塞する蓋体3と、缶体内に蒸気を供給/又は缶体内で蒸気を発生する蒸気発生手段と、缶体内に収納した被滅菌物周囲の温度、圧力等を計測する計測センサー10と、該計測センサーと缶体の外部に設けられた計測機器とを接続する缶体の側壁を貫通して配設されたリード線12と、計測センサー等の計測値に基づき蒸気発生手段等を制御する制御手段とを備えた高圧蒸気滅菌装置のリード線保護具であって、リード線12を通す筒状部材30と、該筒状部材30を略鉛直状態に高圧蒸気滅菌装置の缶体2の側壁内面に添わせた状態で支持する環状バンド40とから成る。【選択図】図1