The cleaning and disinfection of medical devices, such as endoscopes and instruments is critical for the protection of the patient and for preventing the transmission of hospital acquired infections.
Cleaning and disinfection is a two-step process requiring successful removal of soil from the surface of the device in order for the disinfection stage to be optimal. As remaining soiling on surfaces may prevent the penetration of the disinfectant, compromising the effectiveness of the disinfection stage. Therefore it is important that a detergent product with excellent cleaning properties is used.
Ultra concentrated gigasan® ND from schülke is a high performance neutral detergent for the manual cleaning of instruments, medical devices and flexible endoscopes.
It’s most notable feature is its ultra high level of concentration. Diluted at 2 ml to 5 litres of cold or tepid water provides an impressive 12,500 litres of in-use solution, from one 5 litre canister. As a result gigasan® ND is highly cost effective, reduces the amount of storage space required and also reduces the amount of time spent regularly ordering replacements.
The surfactants in gigasan® ND give it a strong degreasing power to reliably remove grease and dirt, so eases the burden on the subsequent decontamination stages, enhancing the overall decontamination process. Additionally a neutral pH enhances the material compatibility of gigasan® ND with your endoscopes and instruments.
schülke has been a leading force in infection control for over 118 years, and the company philosophy is centred on one concept: hygiene. A chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturer whose products and services protect people and materials against infections and contamination. Ultra concentrated gigasan® ND joins a range of products from schülke to optimise your cleaning and disinfection process.
A new addition to the range is thermosept X·tra, a mildly alkaline machine detergent with excellent cleaning performance achieved by a synergistic combination of enzymes and surfactants. Just like gigasan® ND the new thermosept X·tra is very economical due to a low working concentration.
Both gigasan® ND and thermosept® X·tra will be showcased at this year’s IDSc exhibition. Visit our website at www.schulke.co.uk for details of our comprehensive range of products.
