Probes and Biopsy
18-16
îš„ Glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant:
Chemical
Name
Trade Name Procedures
Glutaraldehyde
(2.4%)
Cidex Activated
Dialdehyde
Solution
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the solution for details.
îš„ Non-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.
îš„ 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.
îš„ 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.
îš„ 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.
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.
3. 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.
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