Probes and Biopsy 12-9
Glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant:
Chemical
Name
Trade Name Procedures
Ortho-
Phthalaldehyde
(0.55%)
Cidex OPA
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the solution for details.
N-Dodecylpropane-1, 3-diamine based disinfectant:
Chemical Name Manufacturer Trade
Name
Procedures
N-Dodecy-
lpropane-1, 3-
diamine
Antiseptica Triacid-N Please refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
solution for details.
This disinfectant is not available in USA or Canada.
Quaternary Ammoniums based disinfectant:
Chemical Name Manufacturer Trade
Name
Procedures
Quaternary
Ammoniums
Ecolab Inc. Ster-Bac Please refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
solution for details.
This disinfectant is not available in USA or Canada.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Peroxyacetic Acid -based disinfectant:
Trade Name Chemical Name Procedures
Minncare
®
Cold
Sterilant
22% Hydrogen
Peroxide
4.5% Peroxyacetic Acid
Please refer to the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the solution for details.
This disinfectant is not available in USA or Canada.
z Refer to the instructions provided by the chemical manufacturer concerning
concentration of the disinfectant solution, method of disinfection and dilution and
cautions during use.
z DO NOT soak the probe connector or the cable near it into water or any solution.
z Soak the probe into the disinfectant solution for the shortest time the manufacturer
recommends (for example, the shortest time recommended by the manufacturer for
soaking Cidex OPA is 12 minutes).
z Follow local regulations when selecting and using the disinfectant.
1. Rinse the probe with plenty of sterile water (about 2 gallons) for at least 1 minute to
remove all chemical residues on it. Or, follow the rinsing method recommended by the
disinfectant manufacturer to rinse the probe.
2. Wipe off the water on the probe with sterile cloth or gauze after rinsing it. DO NOT dry the
probe by heating.
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