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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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*(120V) Wifi enabled, waste water direct to drain included
This changes everything. Again.
Introducing the STATCLAVE™ Chamber Autoclave
With the reliability and trust you’ve come to expect from STATIM, the STATCLAVE G4 is designed to deliver speed, capacity and efficiency to your practice. STATCLAVE is a Class B vacuum sterilizer that incorporates both pre-sterilization vacuum to improve steam penetration and post-sterilization vacuum to improve drying. Its 11” chamber and vacuum-assisted closed-door drying efficiently delivers sterilized and dried wrapped instruments.
Fast
STATCLAVE can efficiently sterilize and dry wrapped instrument loads in as little as 38 minutes.
Dry
Closed-door drying and vacuum technology results in perfectly dried instruments every time.
G4 Technology
SciCan’s G4 equipment can connect and send information to your smart devices or computer so you can have cycle data, instructions, and maintenance notifications at your fingertips.
Capacity
STATCLAVE’s 11” chamber can sterilize up to four full-size cassettes and 4 exam cassettes or 20 pouches with included pouch racks.
Versatile
STATCLAVE offers a number of filling & draining options, including easily accessible and cleanable top reservoirs, front manual fill and a rear automatic fill option that can be connected to the VistaPure water filtration system for automated filling.
Gentle
Fresh water is used in every cycle, reducing the buildup of oils and debris.
STATCLAVE G4 Chamber Autoclave
Featuring the STATCLAVE G4 Chamber Autoclave for sterilizing dental instruments.
STATCLAVE G4 Launch at PDC 2019
Ted Gray and Melissa Summerfield discuss the latest innovation from SciCan, the STATCLAVE G4 Chamber Autoclave.
STATCLAVE G4 In-Service
Cycle Times and Maximum Load Weights (120v)
| Cycles |
Temperature / Time |
Cycle Times* |
Maximum Load Weight |
| STATCLAVE G4 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Unwrapped |
270°F (132°C) / 4 mins |
18 mins |
13.2 lbs (6 kg) |
| Solid Wrapped |
270°F (132°C) / 4 mins |
44 mins |
13.2 lbs (6 kg) |
| Hollow Unwrapped |
270°F (132°C) / 4 mins |
23 mins |
13.2 lbs (6 kg) |
| Hollow Wrapped |
270°F (132°C) / 4 mins |
50 mins |
13.2 lbs (6 kg) |
| Textiles/Porous |
270°F (132°C) / 4 mins |
49 mins |
4.4 lbs (2 kg) |
| Rubber & Plastic |
250°F (121°C) / 20 mins |
36 mins |
4.4 lbs (2 kg) |
*Cycle time will vary depending on instrument load.
Unit Specifications
| STATCLAVE G4 |
|
|---|---|
| Unit size (L x W x H)† |
25” x 17.75" x 19.5" / 635 x 450 x 495mm |
| Volume |
6.87 gal (26 L) |
| Chamber Dimensions (D x L) |
11" diameter, 15" depth / 297 x 381mm |
| Weight |
61.6 kg (135.8 lbs) (without water and packaging) |
| Voltage |
120V, 60Hz, 12 A |
†On the right side, allow 2” (50mm) of space for ventilation. Allow for at least 7” (180mm) above unit to enable access to reservoirs. If less than 7” (180mm), screw on hinges can be removed to allow reservoir lid to slide in and out of position.
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Brochure
STATCLAVE G4
Operator Manual
STATCLAVE G4 Quick Reference Guide
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*https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf
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