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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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Treat Yourself to a Top of the Line Ultrasonic.
Top of the Line Commercial Ultrasonic Cleaner 1.6Gal/6L, 110V for body piercing, tattoo, surgical and other medical applications
- Aluminum-plastic hybrid housing. Luxurious and durable.
- Tank capacity 1.6 gallon/ 6 L.Tank size 12.2"x6.8"x4.6".
Fits two half size (5.5"x8") or 6"x9" cassettes with stainless steel basket.
Small footprint 14.6"x11.4"x8". - Recommended applications: Body piercing, Tattoo, veterinary, surgical instruments, eyeglasses manufacturers, and other professional or commercial uses. Not available for dental customers in North America.
FEATURES
Quiet
- Much quieter than ultrasonic cleaners with similar size and power
Easy To Use
- Tight lid to prevent aerosol escape. No need for an additional protective cover.
- Hinge-free lid, rotate to open and stay open, also easy to remove
- Easy to access drainage valve – Eliminates manual emptying and potential spills. Hose is supplied
- Rotary decoders for easy controls. Previous timer setting recall (NH version only)
- Cold blue color LED displays, 30-minute timer, open-lid warnings
Power
- Three super-sized 80W ultrasonic stack transducers for uniform ultrasonic energy distribution and unmatched cleaning power
- High sound intensity, strong penetration power, uniform distribution of ultrasonic power, super fast cleaning speed and excellent cleaning results, 48K ultrasonic frequency for more precise cleaning, lower noise combined with higher power, not achieved in the industry before
- No heaters for CS8.0-NH (for Piercing, Tattoo, veterinary and other medical applications where heaters are not needed)
- Independent control circuit for each ultrasonic transducer, higher output power, no interference between transducers, more durable
- Multiple circuit protectors to prevent overheating and overloading
- Three high speed cooling fans to improve heat dissipation and continuous operations
- Degas function to remove air bubbles
- Moisture-proofed PCB for challenging working environments
- Accessory included: stainless steel basket
Specifications
| Measurement | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Cap. | 8 L | 2.6 Gal. |
| Tank Size | 13"x9.5"x4.6" | |
| Max. Level | 5.0 L | 1.3 Gal. |
| Freq. | 48,000 Hz | 48,000 Hz |
| Voltage | 220~240 V | 100~120 V |
| Power | 160 W | 160 W |
| Unit Size | 18.3"x13.8"x9.0" |
Included Accessories:
- SOB4862A One-piece stainless steel basket
- Power cord
- Drain hose
*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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