Product Details
INSTRUMENT STERILANT METRICIDE ORTHO-PHTHALALDEHYDE 14 DAY 1GAL
Manufacturer: METREX RESEARCH CORP
MFG#: 10-6000
NDC: 106000
PID: 656705
Additional Information
| Product Name | INSTRUMENT STERILANT METRICIDE ORTHO-PHTHALALDEHYDE 14 DAY 1GAL |
| Activation Method | RTU |
| Active Ingredients | 0.6% ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA) |
| For Use With | For MetriCide® OPA Plus OPA Concentration Indicator (10-602) |
| Form | Liquid |
| Scent | Mild Scent |
| Volume | 1 gal. |
| Compatibility | Safe for most medical device materials including endoscopes |
| Test Strip | Provides faster verification of active concentration |
| Disinfection Time | Effective in 5 minutes at 25°C against listed pathogens |
| Cycle Efficiency | Up to 40% more reprocessing cycles than other OPA brands |
| Usage Period | Max 30 Day Reuse for Manual Soaking |
| Container Type | Jug |
| Uses | High-level disinfection of medical and surgical instruments |
Description
Instrument Sterilant MetriCide Ortho-Phthalaldehyde 14 Day 1 Gallon is a high-level disinfectant designed for effective sterilization of medical instruments and devices. The solution is formulated to provide rapid antimicrobial activity, demonstrating efficacy against Tuberculosis, Hepatitis A (AER), Hepatitis B, HIV-1, and Polio Virus Type 1 within five minutes at 25°C. Its chemical composition ensures compatibility with a broad range of medical device materials.
The product is optimized for both manual and automated endoscope reprocessing (AER), providing up to 40% more reprocessing cycles than comparable OPA brands. Test strips included with MetriCide allow faster verification of active disinfectant concentration, offering 33% quicker readings compared to other OPA test strips. This facilitates consistent and reliable sterilization practices in clinical and surgical environments.
MetriCide is supplied in a ready-to-use liquid form in a one-gallon jug, with mild scent for user comfort. The formulation includes a concentration indicator to guide proper usage and ensure effective disinfection throughout the solution’s lifecycle. Instruments can be soaked manually for a maximum of 30 days before replacement, supporting efficient workflow management.
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