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Swipe of a Wipe Cleans What Can’t Be Seen
DPS readers rely on SciCan’s OPTIM surface disinfectants to keep their operatories safe and compliant, including the 1-step OPTIM OS1 wipes
Nobody ever cries over spilled milk. It’s just a quick swipe of a wipe and we’re on to the next thing. But in dentistry, just because a surface is clean does not mean it’s disinfected, and “cleaning is the necessary first step of any disinfection process.”* And that’s where OPTIM OS1 wipes step into the picture.
Wipe Away Bacteria in 1 Easy Step
OPTIM OS1 is a 1-step cleaner-disinfectant wipe with superior wettability that removes soil and hard-to-kill organisms. A cost-efficient addition to any practice, the durable wipes clean and disinfect twice the surface area of the leading quats-alcohol wipes with just 1 wipe, and they do so without exposing staff to harmful VOCs or the risk of irritant-induced occupational asthma.¹
Free of fragrance and dyes, OPTIM OS1 wipes feature a proprietary LAS Active System, which combines a powerful surfactant base with fast-acting disinfection to kill over 40 organisms—including bacteria, viruses, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and emerging pathogens—in just 1 minute on hard, nonporous surfaces.
“The LAS Active System sounds like a complex chemical process, but it’s actually very simple yet brilliant,” shared Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD, a dental infection control consultant who has a clever way of describing LAS.
“ …OPTIM OS1 wipes the entire micelle away, cleaning and disinfecting in just 1 motion.”
—Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD
“When a fly touches a Venus flytrap plant, the trap shuts, and the plant secretes an enzyme to kill and digest the insect,” she explained. “With the LAS Active System, when the surfactant molecule encounters a debris or microorganism on the surface, the tail of the molecule entraps the debris by forming a micelle, and then penetrates the bacterial cell membrane to kill the bacteria. Then, OPTIM OS1 wipes the entire micelle away, cleaning and disinfecting in just 1 motion.
Clean & Disinfect with Confidence
Most practices encounter a wide range of microorganisms every day—none of which can be seen by the naked eye.
“If a wipe can kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis, as is the case with OPTIM OS1, it will also kill other microorganisms team members are likely to encounter on surfaces,” said Dr. Fluent. “That’s because other viruses, bacteria, and fungi generally require lesser contact times to be effective.”
Emphasizing the value of SciCan’s expertise in the infection control space, Dr. Fluent recalled when SciCan rep Christina Masengale helped a practice prioritize safety and ensure compliance. “I was blown away with her familiarity with the office and choke points within their protocols. I knew that I could trust her to make the most informed decisions for this practice,” she shared.
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Anodic Marker Lead
Just fill the marker with electrolyte using the included dropper. Depress the tip to release the electrolyte. Too much? Dab on a paper towel. Too little? Depress again.
Use on niobium or titanium that has been clipped to your red (anode) lead.
Replacement 2mm tips available.
Ships with plastic dropper.
5" marker with a 28" cord.
Developed in partnership with Reactive Metals Studio Inc by John S. Miller.
2mm Anodic Marker Lead $39.95 each
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the stopper from the end of the marker.
- Using the supplied dropper, fill marker with electrolyte.
- Replace stopper firmly using a twist motion.
- Plug lead into the black (cathode) jack on your anodizer.
- Holding upright, depress tip end of marker until it becomes wet with electrolyte. Avoid flooding the tip-if there is too much liquid just blot on a paper towel.
⚠️⚡It is not advisable to turn the voltage up high and touch your piece with the marker. This can damage your marker as well as your anodizer. Start low, keeping the tip saturated with electrolyte and turn up the voltage slowly.
⚠️⚡Do NOT let the tip dry out as burn marks can occur on the metal if tip is too dry. Tips can be removed and the alternate end used once first end has become worn.
⚠️⚡Do NOT pull the lead out of jack by the cord, hold on to the banana plug when removing. By using this item, you agree to assume all risks and responsibilities associated with its use.
*https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf
Acute antimicrobial pesticide-related illnesses among workers in healthcare facilities,
CA, LA, MI, TX, 2002-2007. CDC Weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report,
May 14, 2010.
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