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Chapter 6 Compatible Reprocessing Methods
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6.4 Disinfectant solution for manual disinfection
If the disinfectant solution is reused, check its efficacy by
proper methods, such as using a test strip, according to the
disinfectant manufacturer’s recommendations prior to use.
Use a peracetic acid or glutaraldehyde disinfectant with the properties shown in
Table 6.7 that has been approved by your national regulatory agency for use in
reprocessing flexible endoscopes, accessories, and medical instruments. If
national or professional guidelines applicable to your institution define “high-level
disinfection” and require the use of a high-level disinfectant for flexible
endoscopes, accessories, and medical instruments, follow the requirement.
Unless otherwise specified by Olympus, follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s
instructions regarding activation (if required), concentration, temperature,
contact time, use life, expiration date and rinsing. If the disinfectant manufacturer
does not specify how many times the disinfectant should be rinsed, perform
rinsing at least two times.
The disinfectants shown in Table 6.8 were used for validation.
6.5 Water
General usage for the reprocessing
Use either fresh, potable water or water that has been processed (e.g.,
filtered, deionized, or purified) to improve its chemical and/or microbiological
quality. Consult with your institution’s infection control committee.
6.6 Rinse water
Disinfectant Peracetic acid Glutaraldehyde
Percentage solution 2 W/V% solution
(dissolving the powdery agent with water)
Undiluted solution
(mixing undiluted solution with activator)
Disinfectant
concentration
Peracetic acid approximately 1000 ppm Glutaraldehyde approximately 3.4%
Operating temperature Approximately 25°C Approximately 25°C
Solution shelf life Within 24 hours Within 28 days
Table 6.7 Peracetic acid and Glutaraldehyde disinfectant with properties
Trade name Type Manufacturer
Sekusept™ Aktiv Peracetic acid ECOLAB
METRICEDE PLUS 30
®
Glutaraldehyde
METREX
®
RESEARCH
Table 6.8 Disinfectants used for validation
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