Micro-Cide 28 HLD High Level Disinfecting Solution
Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD is a 3% glutaraldehyde solution with attached powder activator. Once activated, Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD can be used for 28 days to provide high level disinfection or sterilization, providing the solution is above the 1.8% minimum effective concentration and is used according to directions for use.
- Works Fast. Achieves high level disinfection in 25 minutes. Works nearly twice as fast as the leading glutaraldehyde.
- Long Lasting. Once activated, can be used for 28 days providing directions for use are followed.
- Moderate pH. Compatible with heat sensitive scopes.
- Color Indicator. When the powdered activator is added, the solution turns green in color to indicate it is ready for use
PREPARATION OF SOLUTION
Activation: Activate Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD by adding the entire contents of the activator vial which is attached to the Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD container. Shake well. When activated, solution changes color to green. Record the date of activation on the indicated space, in a log book or on a label affixed to any secondary container used for the activated solution. See the Package Insert for additional instructions and information regarding the activated solution.
Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD is intended for use in manual bucket and tray systems made from polypropylene, ABS, polyethylene, glass filled polypropylene or specially molded polycarbonate plastics Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD SHOULD NOT BE DILUTED.
PREPARATION OF DEVICES
Thoroughly clean devices to be disinfected according to device manufacturer's instructions. Blood and other body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from surfaces, lumens and objects before application of Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD. See the Package Insert for additional instructions and information regarding preparation of devices.
STERILIZATION
Immerse device in Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD activated solution and fill any device channels with solution, being careful to remove all air from any device channel. The device should remain in contact with Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD solution at 77° F 25° C) for at least 10 hours. Remove device from the solution using aseptic technique, drain the channels and rinse according to the following directions. Sterile Water Rinsing: Following immersion in the Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD, thoroughly rinse the device by immersing in three separate copious volumes of sterile water for a minimum of one minute while flushing all channels. Use fresh portions of water for each rinse. See the Device Manufacturer's Instructions for additional information about rinsing the device. See the Package Insert for additional instructions and information regarding sterilization with Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD.
HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTION
Immerse device in Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD solution and fill any device channels with solution, being careful to remove all air from any device channel. The device should remain in contact with Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD solution at 77° F (25° C) for at least 25 minutes. Remove device from the solution, drain the channels and rinse according to the following directions. Rinsing: Following immersion in Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD, thoroughly rinse the device by immersing in three separate copious volumes of water for a minimum of one minute while flushing all channels. Use fresh portions of water for each rinse. See the Device Manufacturer's Instructions for additional information about rinsing the device. See the Package Insert for additional instructions and information regarding High Level Disinfection with Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD.
REUSE
Micro-Scientific™ Micro Cide ™ 28 HLD may be reused for a maximum of 28 days provided the minimum effective concentration of 1.8% glutaraldehyde, time and temperature are maintained. Micro-MEC™ 1.8% Glutaraldehyde Monitor Strip* should be used before each use of Micro-Scientific™ Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD solution to determine the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the minimum effective concentration of 1/8%*.
*Micro-MEC™ is a trademark of Micro-Scientific, LLC. The Micro-MEC™ 1.8% Glutaraldehyde Monitor Strip has been verified for use with Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD.
