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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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Introducing The New Generation of Statim, The Statim G4 Series
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Canonsburg, PA – SciCan has set the benchmark for sterilization and instrument reprocessing technology.
For more than 20 years SciCan has been developing and manufacturing highly innovative infection control products that address the need for versatility, flexibility, and efficiency in today’s environments.
SciCan is proud to unveil the newest STATIM family member, the G4 series. The STATIM G4 series is the same renowned and trusted autoclave it has been for over 20 years but now boasts a new contemporary look, functionality and connectivity that is the first of its kind. The G4 technology will change the way you interact by providing a direct channel of communication through the Internet to increase productivity and limit downtime.
Still powered by SciCan’s signature steam technology to provide sterilization at speeds faster than conventional chambered autoclaves, the STATIM G4 series has been drastically upgraded with a level of interactivity not seen before.
New look
The STATIM G4 series has been modernized with a new fascia that is fresh and contemporary.
Color touch screen
A large 3.5” high-resolution touchscreen offers a vivid display of messages and current cycle information all with extraordinary clarity. The bubble level has been integrated into the high-resolution touchscreen.
Built-in data logger
Gone are the days of messy thermal paper, clumsy printers or potential failures with external data loggers. With increasing stringency amongst national guidelines, the STATIM G4 series now saves all the data from each cycle. This data can be copied onto the included USB drive, viewed on screen, or remotely stored in the Cloud via email.*
STATIM G4 technology
SciCan's STATIM G4 series Technology offers a platform with endless possibilities. The product expansion and modes of communication will provide visibility from every facet, from usability to troubleshooting.
This is a very exciting time for SciCan, as we are embarking into new territory with cutting edge technology. SciCan has always demonstrated innovation and this is just another example of how we are setting new standards for infection control.
*Based on your email providers storage capabilities
This model has all the benefits of our classic STATIM 5000 Cassette Autoclave
The STATIM 5000 "Classic" Cassette Autoclave has been superseded by the G4 model
- Ultra-fast 9 minute unwrapped cycle.
- 17.5 minute wrapped cycle
- Exceptional instrument turnover
- 15 minute Dri-TecR Drying Technology
- Reduced instrument investment
- Prolongs instrument life
Larger than the 2000, the Statim 5000 has an additional sterilization cycle and a roomier cassette designed to process bulkier instruments and greater loads. It's a reliable cassette sterilizer that's compact enough to fit in patient treatment areas and fast enough to sterilize expensive Lasik, PRK, endoscopic and cataract instruments, including phaco handpieces, between procedures - it can complete an unwrapped sterilization cycle in just nine minutes and a wrapped cycle in just 17.5 minutes.*
The Statim 5000 is fully automatic. Simply select one of four sterilization programs and with a single touch of the keypad, begin the cycle. An advanced microprocessor controls all functions and maintains optimal sterilization conditions, from start to finish.
SciCan's Statim cassette sterilizers have a biological effectiveness that has been proven in tests for hollow and solid instruments at many internationally recognized institutes in Canada, the United States and Europe.
* Cycle times do not include drying.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
| Unit Size : | L 555mm x W 415mm x H 190mm L 21.75" x W 16.25" x H 7.5" |
| Cassette Internal Dimensions : | L 380mm x W 180mm x H 75mm L 15" x W 7" x H 3" |
| Reservoir Capacity : | 4.0 litres (distilled water) |
| Weight without water : | 73lbs or 33kg |
| Power Consumption : | 110V, 60Hz, 11A |
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The use of STATIM sterilizers was introduced to the body art field in the early 1990's by Brian Skellie at Piercing Experience, and developed in community along with other practical innovations in applied safety precautions and techniques.
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