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5-2. Disinfection
Either chemical disinfection or gas disinfection is performed as necessary.
5-2-1. Chemical disinfection
Applicable chemicals
General name
Glutaral
Ortho-phthalaldehyde
Glutaral
Benzalkonium chloride
Benzethonium chloride
Disinfection procedure
Washing
Soaking in
chemical solution
Water rinsing
Remarks
Soaking the insertion portion and handle in CIDEX OPA™ solution 0.55% may result in discoloration of the
silicone, but this does not affect performance or safety.
Warning
After chemical disinfection, thoroughly wash the probe with sterilized water.
Residual chemicals can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
Trade name
CIDEX™
Solution 2.4%
CIDEX OPA™
Solution 0.55%
STERIHYDE™
Practical liquid 2W/V%
DETERGICIDE™
Practical liquid 0.2W/V%
HYAMINE™
Practical liquid 0.1W/V%
Be sure to wash and fully dry the probe before disinfection.
See section 5-1.
Soak the insertion portion and handle in a chemical solution at the
shortest time where effective disinfection can be achieved.
Sufficiently rinse the probe using sterilized water to remove chemicals.
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Manufacturer
ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS
A Johnson & Johnson company
Division of Ethicon, Inc.
Maruishi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Yufu Itonaga Co., Ltd.
DAIICHI SANKYO Co., Ltd.
MN1-5255 Rev. 15
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