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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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SURGICAL Instrument cassette organizers
*SIX of the MINI surgical plastic sterilization trays fit the STATIM 2000 Sterilization cassette.
Convenient for jewelry and instrument sterilization for multiple procedure setup and aseptic transport inside the closed STATIM cassette.
I use two small trays per cassette or mix with the micro trays to fit three in each sterilization program. — Brian Skellie
Organized
They keep your equipment organized and avoid condensation for fast drying. Two or more fit per Statim 2000 cassette, making them perfect for efficiency in a high volume studio environment.
- They can be processed unwrapped for immediate use or processed wrapped for storage and later use.
- Jewelry, needles and more, can be securely tucked between the silicone nib fingers.
- The silicone nib mat can be removed or cut to your preferred shape to allow for more space or different organizational options.
Reduced waste
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Our trays can be used to work out of the Statim Cassette, and directly on a work surface such as a Mayo stand without the need for sterile drape, CSR wrap, or a dental bib.
- Instruments are returned to the tray, then the whole tray is processed in the HYDRIM on a heavy duty cycle or in an ultrasonic for at least 20 minutes.
- The processed surgical trays can then be sterilized in the Statim either unwrapped for immediate reuse or sub-sterile storage, or wrapped for sterile storage.
Plastic sterilization tray with clear amber top with silicone nib mats for delicate equipment, for better steam penetration and faster drying of equipment for procedures
Tray Dimensions: 1.5" x 2.7" x 0.75"
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![STATIM 2000 Sterilization Cassette [parts available separately]](https://i0.wp.com/d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/226067/620818195.jpg?resize=500%2C394&quality=89&ssl=1 "STATIM 2000 Sterilization Cassette [parts available separately]")
*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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