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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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Think of it as a routine checkup for your sterilizer.
The ENSURE line of Infection Control monitoring products ensures your equipment is performing at its peak. It includes a range of products that are simple, easy-to-use, and help to ensure your clients are being kept safe with every cycle.
The Incubator
The unique incubator allows you to monitor up to 5 sterilizers at one time, providing you with easy to read results that show whether sterility has been achieved... or not. The ENSURE system can satisfy even the most stringent international regulatory requirements.
No need to wonder, when it’s this easy to know. The ENSURE Incubator, a 10-well incubator, is a very unique unit unlike any in the market today. With an integrated vial crusher and built in timer for up to five different programs, the SciCan ENSURE BI system leaves no room for error in time.
Biological Indicators (BI) "Spore Tests"
The ENSURE BI’s are fast, reliable, self-contained indicators for results in as little as 24 hours. BI’s are the only cost effective method to ensure effective performance of your sterilizer.
The ENSURE BI’s are available in a starter kit system that consist of 25 BI’s, the unique incubator and an easy to fill-in log book. The starter kit is the most cost effective, accurate system for monitoring your steam autoclave directly in your office in only 24 hours.
Specification
| Part Number |
Description |
| SCI-134 Class 4 | ENSURE CI strips 132-134°C (250 count) |
| SCI-BI25 | ENSURE BI's (25 count refill box) |
| SCI-BI100 | ENSURE BI's (100 count refill box) |
| SCI-BISK-120 | ENSURE system, Starter kit (25 BI's, incubator, log book) |
| SCI-BINC-120 | ENSURE incubator (incubator only) |
| SCI-BILOG | ENSURE BI monitoring system log book (PDF Download) |
Ensure SDS
*https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf
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