High Level Disinfectants
The following liquid chemical germicides have received FDA 510(k) clearance for claims of
high level disinfection (HLD). Some HLD products may have multiple label claims and/or may
be FDA-cleared only for use in a legally marketed AER machine that can attain specific use
parameters (e.g., temperature).
Product Brand Name
Cidex
®
OPA
®
Cidex
OPA-C (used exclusively in EvoTech ECR)
®
Cidex
Activated Dialdehyde Solution(14-Day
Glutaraldehyde)
®
MetriCide
(Glutaraldehyde - may also be marketed
as Omnicide NS or MaxiCide
®
Sporicidin
(Glutaraldehyde)
®
Rapicide
(Glutaraldehyde)
®
Wavicide
-01 (Glutaraldehyde)
Sterilization Agents/Processes
The following agents/processes have received FDA 510(k) clearance for claims of sterilization:
Ethylene Oxide / Carbon Dioxide (80:20 gas mixture)
Ethylene Oxide / Carbon Dioxide (90:10 gas mixture)
Advanced Sterilization Products
Metrex Research Corporation
®
NS)
Contec Incorporated
Medivators Inc.
Medical Chemical Corporation
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