- A high-level disinfectant (HLD) used for reprocessing heat-sensitive medical devices, which is a glutaraldehyde-free solution featuring 0.575% ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) that provides rapid disinfection with a long reuse life
Uses
- Reprocessing Medical Devices:
- Specifically for heat-sensitive, semi-critical medical and dental instruments that cannot withstand traditional sterilization
- Broad-Spectrum Disinfection:
- Effectively inactivates pathogens including MRSA, VRE, TB, HIV, and Hepatitis viruses
- Flexible Application:
- Suitable for both manual soaking in basins and use in compatible automated endoscope reprocessors
Features
- Active Formula:
- Ready-to-use 0.575% Ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA) solution that requires no mixing or activation
- Fast Action:
- Achieves manual high-level disinfection in 10 minutes at room temperature (20°C)
- Extended Reuse:
- Offers a reuse period of up to 28 days (tested for 84 cycles), which is double the lifespan of standard 14-day OPA brands
- Packaging:
- Sold as a 1-gallon bottle
- Safety Monitoring:
- Requires specific MaxiCide OPA 28 Test Strips (sold separately) to verify the minimum recommended concentration (MRC) before each use
Benefits
- Improved Clinician Safety:
- Significantly reduces the risk of skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation typically caused by glutaraldehyde-based products
- Cost and Time Efficiency:
- The fast 10-minute disinfection time allows practices to reprocess approximately one extra scope per hour compared to slower alternatives
- Material Compatibility:
- Guaranteed compatibility with sensitive medical device materials, helping to protect and extend the life of expensive equipment
- Operational Ease:
- The non-staining, ready-to-use formula simplifies the workflow and manages practice budgets more effectively through its long 28-day lifespan
