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June 2010

Sterilant & Disinfectant Product Spotlights

NEW PROTEX
DISINFECTANT SPRAY

Available in 12 oz spray and 32 oz trigger spray bottles

PROTEX Disinfectant Spray is a powerful one step disinfectant effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens, including Influenza Type A (H1N1), MRSA, HIV, Staph, and many others. Protex disinfects ultrasound transducers, probes, mammography compressor plates and other hard nonporous, non-surgical surfaces. Protex Disinfectant Spray is powerful against a broad spectrum of microorganisms, yet gentle to sensitive equipment, and is EPA approved. Toll Free-in the USA: (800) 631-8888 or visit www.parkerlabs.com.

UVGI for Surface and Airborne Infection Control

In healthcare environments, there is strong evidence linking microbial growth on the air conditioning coils with HAIs. Steril-Aire’s powerful ultraviolet germicidal (UVGI) Emitters eliminate mold, bacteria and viruses before they are disseminated in the occupied space, reducing:

• healthcare-acquired infections

• third party costs

• hospital stays

• liability

STERIL-AIRE, INC. • www.steril-aire.com

Parker Labs

Steril-Aire

Spectra-Lube Instrument Lubricant

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces Spectra-Lube, an easy-to-use, 32-ounce spray-on lubricant designed to protect and lubricate surgical instruments. Spectra-Lube eliminates the need for costly and messy instrument "baths" by allowing the user to put lubrication where it’s needed. Spectra-Lube is fully-autoclavable, neutral pH, and includes a rust inhibitor. For more information, please contact a Spectrum Customer Care Representative at 800-444-5644.

Clorox Germicidal Wipes

Clorox brand Germicidal Wipes for terminal cleaning are ready-to-use, designed to save you time and money, and safe to use on many nonporous surfaces and equipment. The innovative bucket refill system is designed with a large wipe size (12" x 12") and high wipe count (110 ct.) to help overcome the daily challenges of terminal cleaning.

Spectrum Surgical

Clorox Professional

Clorox Germicidal Wipes

Clorox Commercial Solutions introduces new Clorox Germicidal Wipes sized for medical equipment surfaces (6"x5", 150 ct.). These bleach-based wipes are EPA-registered to kill 36 different pathogens. Nurses don’t have time to wait on slow disinfectants – use Clorox Germicidal Wipes to kill many pathogens within one minute or less! Visit www.cloroxprofessional.com/wipes.

ENDOZIME Xtreme Power Super-Concentrate

ENDOZIME Xtreme Power combines the strength of a super-concentrate with the performance of Ruhof’s proven multi-enzyme formula to create the ultimate surgical instrument and scope cleaner. This unique combination gives ENDOZIME Xtreme Power it’s superior cleaning abilities to deliver fast and thorough soil contamination removal. Enhanced with APA (Advanced Proteolytic Action), ENDOZIME Xtreme Power removes all blood, fat, carbohydrates, and starches.

Clorox Professional

Ruhof

Kimtech Prep Wipers

Kimtech Prep Wipers for Bleach, Disinfectants and Sanitizers are compatible with bleach and quaternary amine disinfectants, maintaining actives released to the surface at near concentration levels. The WetTask Wiping System eliminates any opportunity to re-dip wipers into an open bucket, helping avoid contamination of the wipers and cleaning solution. Visit www.kcprofessional.com.

MetriCide OPA Plus Solution

MetriCide OPA Plus Solution is a convenient, ready-to-use, high-level disinfectant that provides a broad spectrum of kill including Tuberculosis, Hepatitis A (AER), Hepatitis B, HIV-1, and Polio Virus Type 1. It disinfects a wide range of endoscopes and other heat sensitive semi-critical medical devices. Disinfects in 5 minutes at 25 °C and in 12 minutes at 20 °C in a legally marketed automated endoscope reprocessor (AER).

Kimberly-Clark Professional

Metrex

See also:

Disinfectants, sterilants follow ‘doing more with less’ trend

Devices not clean? Don’t count on sterility