Additional Information

Product Name	Disinfectants: Metricide OPA Plus Disinfectant, Gal.
Activation Method	RTU (Ready-to-Use)
Active Ingredients	0.6% ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA)
For Use With	For MetriCide® OPA Plus OPA Concentration Indicator (10-602)
Form	Liquid
Scent	Mild Scent
Usage	Reusable
Usage Period	Max 30 Day Reuse for Manual Soaking
Volume	1 gal.
Compatibility	Compatible with most medical device materials
Disinfection Time	Effective against pathogens in 5 minutes at 25°C
Reprocessing Cycles	Up to 40% more reprocessing cycles in AER compared to other OPA brands
Test Strips	Faster readings with OPA test strips (33% faster than other OPA strips)
Use	Ideal for high-level disinfection of medical instruments in healthcare settings

Description

Metricide OPA Plus Disinfectant, Gallon, is a highly effective solution designed for the disinfection of medical instruments, particularly in the healthcare setting. It is capable of inactivating a broad range of pathogens, including Tuberculosis, Hepatitis A (AER), Hepatitis B, HIV-1, and Polio Virus Type 1, within five minutes at 25°C. This rapid action ensures that medical equipment is disinfected efficiently and safely.

The disinfectant offers significant advantages over other OPA (Orthophthalaldehyde) brands, providing up to 40% more reprocessing cycles in an Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER). This feature reduces the frequency of solution replacement, improving cost-efficiency and workflow in medical facilities.

Metricide OPA Plus is compatible with a wide range of medical device materials, making it versatile and suitable for the disinfection of various medical instruments. Its use is not limited to manual reprocessing but is also optimized for automated systems, enhancing its usability in both manual and automated endoscope reprocessors (AER).

To ensure proper disinfection, test strips are available that offer 33% faster readings compared to other OPA test strips. This allows for quicker verification of the solution’s potency, ensuring that the disinfecting process meets required safety standards.

Exceptionally fast. Disinfects in 5 minutes at 25 °C and in 12 minutes at 20 °C in a legally marketed automated endoscope reprocessor (AER). ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA) High-Level Disinfectant - MetriCide OPA Plus Solution is a convenient, ready-to-use, high-level disinfectant that provides a broad spectrum of kill including Tuberculosis, Hepatitis A (AER), Hepatitis B, HIV-1, and Polio Virus Type 1. It can disinfect a wide range of endoscopes and other heat sensitive semi-critical medical devices. MetriCide OPA Plus Solution is ideal for both automated and manual instrument reprocessing and provides up to 40% more reprocessing cycles in an AER than the other OPA brand. It is designed for use in central processing, gastrointestinal departments, surgery centers, and other areas where high-level disinfection is required.