What is Cidex used for?
Intended Use: CIDEX® OPA Solution is a high level disinfectant for reprocessing heat sensitive reusable semi-critical medical devices, for which sterilization is not feasible, and when used according to the Directions for Use.
What is Cidex tray?
Cidex Tray system are used as disinfection system by Orthopedicians, Gynaecologists, General Surgeons, Laparoscopists and Endoscopists. Made from heavy gauge stainless steel, our cidex tray are resistant to corrosion and are completely free from cracks & leaks.
Can Cidex go down the drain?
CIDEX® OPA Solution can be discarded down hospital and office drains in accordance with local regulations. Glycine (free base) may be used as a neutralizer for CIDEX® OPA Solution prior to disposal, if required.
How long can Cidex be used?
CIDEX OPA Solution must be discarded after 14 days even if CIDEX OPA Solution Test Strips indi- cate a concentration above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC). CIDEX OPA Solution can be discarded down hospital and office drains in accor- dance with local regulations.
What type of disinfectant is Cidex?
DESCRIPTION: CIDEX® OPA Solution is a High Level Disinfectant (HLD) for use in re-processing heat sensitive medical devices. CIDEX OPA Solution is the first new HLD available in the last thirty years with the broad materials compatibility of glutaraldehyde.
What is the other name for Cidex?
Glutaraldehyde
Glutaraldehyde, sold under the brandname Cidex and Glutaral among others, is a disinfectant, medication, preservative, and fixative. As a disinfectant, it is used to sterilize surgical instruments and other areas of hospitals.
Is cidex a chemical sterilant?
Product Description. CIDEX® OPA Solution is a high-level disinfectant for reprocessing reusable heat-sensitive semi-critical medical devices such as endoscopic, respiratory therapy, and anesthesia equipment. This product is not a sterilant.
What is formalin chamber?
The concept of formalin sterilization system is lightweight transparent, corrosion proof and made from special grade of polymer with three sliding trays to ensure 100% sterilization of your surgical instruments.
How do you remove Cidex from clothes?
Discolored skin, mucous membranes and stained clothing or other surfaces are to be expected if they come into contact with the CIDEX OPA Solution. If skin contact is made, wash the area with soap and water for several minutes. Any discoloration will disappear within a couple of days.
Does Cidex sterilize?
CIDEX OPA is very effective against a wide range of microorganisms has a near neutral pH level. CIDEX OPA Solution provides a quick five-minute advanced sterilization for disinfection in an automatic endoscope reprocessor at 25º C or more, or in 12 minutes at 20º C processed manually.
What is cidex made of?
CIDEX ® OPA Solution is a clear, pale blue liquid with a pH of 7.5. It contains 0.55% ortho -phthalaldehyde in an aqueous base containing buffers, chelating agents and a corrosion inhibitor.
What is sterilizer chamber?
Autoclaves are commonly used in healthcare settings to sterilize medical devices. The items to be sterilized are placed inside a pressure vessel, commonly referred to as the chamber. Three factors are critical to ensuring successful steam sterilization in an autoclave: time, temperature and steam quality.
How do you get Cidex off your skin?
Is Cidex toxic?
Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization.