Bioshields Novacide- Aldehyde Free High Level Disinfectant For Medical Devices

Description

PSI Offers NOVACIDE which is a 40x concentrated, highly effective aldehyde-free disinfecting and cleaning concentrate.

NOVACIDE is a safe and highly suited for flexible endoscopes, dental products, surgical equipments, surface disinfection ® and fogging. NOVACIDE is highly effective and suitable for use in Automatic Endoscope Reprocessors and in automated medical and ® dental machines. NOVACIDE once diluted to the working strength of 2.5% v/v solution, will remain active for up to 14 days. The concentrated solution is stable till the expiry date mentioned on the container label.

Composition

• 3% w/v [Poly(Hexamethylene Biguanide) Hydrochloride] (PHMB)
• 10% w/v Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
• Corrosion Inhibitors

Biocidal Activity

Broad spectrum: Bactericidal, Fungicidal, Virucidal, Sporicidal & Mycobactericidal

Contact Time

• Bactericidal, Fungicidal, Virucidal action – 10 minutes
• Tuberculocidal, Sporicidal action – 30 minutes
• For Immunocompromised patient protection – 30 minutes

Features & Benefits

• Sporicidal activity in just 30 minutes
• Aldehyde-free-no respiratory/skin/eye irritation – safe to human & environment
• Bioburden tolerant
• No known Resistance
• PHMB+ DDAC – gives powerful synergistic action
• Tough against biofilms – prevents nosocomial infections & damage of surface due to biofilms
• Colourless & odourless – Suitable for paediatric units, food & drug industry

Usage Directions

• COLD STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES – Clean the Surgical instruments & Endoscopes with mild detergent solution and rinse with water. For Standard Disinfection, immerse the cleaned Surgical Instruments & Endoscopes (Wearing Gloves) in 2.5% v/v (25 mL in 1 L) solution for 10 minutes. For Cold Sterilization, immerse the cleaned Surgical instruments & Endoscopes ( Wearing Gloves) in 2.5% v/v (25 mL in 1 L) solution for 30 minutes.
• COLD STERILIZATION OF DENTAL DRILLS – Dilute 2.5 mL of ® NOVACIDE with 100 mL of potable/DM water. Completely immerse the pre-cleaned burrs/drills immediately after use. Leave ® the burrs/drills for 30 minutes in the NOVACIDE solution. After that, rinse the burrs/drills with sterile water and dry straight away with a disposable/clean sterile towel. Hygienically store the disinfected burrs/drills.
• SURFACE DISINFECTION – KITCHENS AND FOODSTUFF AREAS – 0.5% – 1.0% v/v (5 to 10 mL in ® 1 L) solution of NOVACIDE in water. MEDICAL SPHERES AND HI-STERILE AREAS – 1.0% – 1.5% v/v (10 to ® 15 mL in 1 L) solution of NOVACIDE in water. Mop or liberally spray allowing a contact time of 30 minutes.
• AERIAL FOGGING – Make a 1:40 (25 mL in 975 mL DM water) ® solution of NOVACIDE . Using a ULV fogger, the area to be disinfected should be fogged using standard protocol. Allow one hour contact time and then mop dry.