PSI Offers OPAHYDE™ is a clear, light-blue solution with a characteristic odour. It is a powerful novel aldehyde based formulation that requires no activation and has a quick turnaround time. It is suitable for disinfection of medical instruments.

Composition

• •  55% w/v Ortho-Phthalaldehyde.
• •  Inert Ingredients.
• •  Alizarine Cyanine Green F as colour.

Biocidal Activity

Broad spectrum: Bactericidal, Fungicidal & Virucidal.

Contact Time

• •  For manual, HLD : 12 minutes.
• •  For AER, HLD : 5 minutes.

Features & Benefits

• •  Effective against HIV, HBV, MTB & Spores.
• •  No activation required – hassle free use.
• •  High stability and shelf-life.
• •  Quick turn around time.
• •  High use Life.

Usage Directions

High Level Disinfection.

• •  Manual Processing – Immerse device completely, filling all lumens TM and eliminating air pockets, in Opahyde Solution for a minimum 0 0 of 12 minutes at 20 C (68 F) or higher to destroy all pathogenic microorganisms. Remove device from the solution and rinse thoroughly.
• •  Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor that can be set to a minimum 0 0 0 of 25 C – High Level Disinfectant at a minimum of 25 C (77 F). For use in a legally marketed AER (that can be set to a minimum of 0 25 C) with a minimum immersion time of 5 minutes. As with all high level disinfectants, it is critical that temperature is monitored TM 0 when using Opahyde Solution in an AER at 25 C.
• •  Reuse Period OPAHYDE™ Solution can be reused for maximum of 14 days provided the required conditions of ortho-phthalaldehyde concentration, pH, and temperature exist based upon monitoring described in the Package Insert. Do not rely solely on days in use. Test the OPAHYDE™ solution prior to each use with OPAHYDE™ Solution Test Strips.
• •  Storage 0 0 15 C-30 C. Once opened, the unused portion of the solution may be stored in the original container for upto 75 days until used.
• •  Disposal Discard residual OPAHYDE™ solution in drain or as per hospital policy. Container Disposal – Do not reuse empty container, rinse with water and dispose as per hospital policy.