The instruments used in dentistry are often very delicate and expensive and the chemicals used to clean instruments need to be specially formulated to effectively clean and disinfect without harming the instruments or users. Medical has developed a range of instrument cleaners and disinfectants specifically for use in Dentistry.
CliniMax
CliniMax® is a mildly alkaline, non-hazardous, multipurpose detergent for Medical and Dental applications that is specifically formulated to meet the requirements of AS/NZS 4187 – 2003 and AS/NZS 4815 – 2006. CliniMax® can be used for manual and ultrasonic instrument cleaning, equipment cleaning and also for the cleaning of environmental surfaces such as surgical tables, lighting, benches and trolleys.
Instrumax Pink
Instrumax® Pink is specially formulated and the only approved Instrument Grade Disinfectant (Low Level) within Australia. Instrumax® Pink helps reduce the risk of cross infection and is suitable for use on non medical applications including training masks, mannequins (CPR training), self contained underwater breathing apparatus and nebuliser face masks.
Matrix
Matrix® removes conventional biological soils and bacterial biofilms on medical devices.Matrix® is specifically intended for use on endoscopes (rigid and flexible), dental instruments, complex medical devices and instruments.
Due to popular demand – Matrix® has now changed from Colourless to Aqua Blue at dilution.
Matrix Mint
Matrix® Mint removes conventional biological soils and bacterial biofilms on medical devices. Matrix® Mint is specifically intended for use on endoscopes (rigid and flexible), dental instruments, complex medical devices and all other medical instruments.
Opal
Opal® is an Ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA) based high level disinfectant that features a reuse period up to twice the length of competitors.* Opal® is suitable for manual disinfection of compatible semi-critical medical and dental devices and automated reprocessing of endoscopes and accessories. With the same contact time and temperature for manual disinfection and Automated Reprocessing, Opal® provides fast turnaround time for endoscopes. Click here to view the Product Insert.
Opal Test Strips
Opal® Test Strips are chemical indicators for use in determining whether the concentration of Ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA), the active ingredient in Opal®, is above or below the Minimum Recommended Concentration (MRC) of 0.35%. It is recommended the Opal® solution be tested before each disinfection cycle to ensure the concentration of OPA is above the MRC.
Sonidet
Sonidet® is a highly active, bacteriostatic, neutral detergent specifically designed for both machine and manual cleaning operations in healthcare. Sonidet® is odourless, non-staining and safely removes hospital and surgical soils.