CIDEX™ OPA Datasheet

CIDEX™ OPA Datasheet

CIDEX™ OPA Datasheet

Product catalog summary
Introduction
CIDEX™ OPA Solution is a high-level disinfectant widely used in healthcare facilities since 1999. It is known for its safety profile and effectiveness in disinfecting endoscopes.

Specifications
- Active Ingredient: Orthophthalaldehyde
- Use-Life: Up to 14 days
- Shelf-Life: 24 months
- Storage Temperature: 15-30°C
- Compatibility: Tested with materials common to flexible endoscopes such as aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, polyurethane, natural rubber latex, and silicone rubber.

Features and Benefits
- Glutaraldehyde-Free: Low odor and effective against glutaraldehyde-resistant mycobacteria.
- Effective: Demonstrated efficacy against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and specifically tested against human coronavirus.
- Fast Acting: Rapid disinfection improves productivity.
- Ease of Use: Ready to use without activation or mixing.
- Low Vapor Pressure: Minimizes inhalation exposure risk.

Procedures
- Use CIDEX™ OPA Solution directly from the bottle for efficiency.
- Special test strips are available to check the minimum effective concentration.
- Dispose of the solution according to local regulations.

Recommendations
- Ensure adequate ventilation and wear appropriate PPE during use.
- Follow the instructions for use for complete usage information, including contraindications and warnings.

Ordering Information
- Test Strips available in two configurations: 2 bottles (60 strips each) or 2 bottles (15 strips each).

Additional Information
- Not a sterilant; validated for use in the ENDOCLENS-NSX™ Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor.
- For more information, contact your local ASP representative or visit ASP.com.
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Catalog excerpts

CIDEX™ OPA Datasheet-1

CIDEX™ OPA Since its introduction in 1999, CIDEX™ OPA Solution has become the world-leading solution for high-level disinfection used by thousands of healthcare facilities. It protects both patients and technicians with a demonstrated safety profile. EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS CIDEX™ OPA Solution has been cleared as high-level disinfectant for use with the most widely used endoscopes Multiple studies have shown the efficacy of CIDEX™ OPA Solution against bacteria, fungi, and viruses1,2 CIDEX™ OPA has been directly tested against HUMAN CORONAVIRUS, and has been demonstrated to be effective Low vapor pressure for minimal inhalation exposure risk Specially designed test strips make it easy to check the minimum effective concentration (MEC) of CIDEX™ OPA Solution References 1. Akamatsu T, Minemoto M, Uyeda M. Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity and materials compatibility of orthophthalaldehyde as a high-level disinfectant. J Int Med Res. 2005;33:178-187. 2. Rutala WA, Weber DJ. New disinfection and sterilization methods. Emerg Infect Dis. 2001;7:348-353. PROVEN. TRUST

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CIDEX™ OPA Datasheet-2

ORTHO-PHTHALALDEHYDE SOLUTION FOR HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION OF THE MOST WIDELY USED ENDOSCOPES GLUTARALDEHYDE FREE In-use solution has low odor Effective against glutaraldehyde-resistant mycrobacteria Effective against a wide array of microorganisms FAST ACTING Rapid disinfection improves productivity, allowing more endoscopes to be processed in less time LONG LASTING UP TO 14 DAYS REUSE LIFE Long lasting efficacy allows reprocessing of more devices per gallon than with glutaraldehyde2 CIDEX™ OPA Solution can be used straight from the bottle for extra efficiency. Requires no activation or mixing...

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