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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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The Ultimate Drain-Space Saver.
Every plumber and service tech knows the frustration: appliances like sterilizers, instrument washers, water purification systems, dishwashers, water softeners, washing machines and more all require drain connections—and it’s easy to run out of space fast.
Thankfully, now there’s the VistaHub(DrainHub) multi-port drain adapter. This CSA-certified, patent-pending device accepts up to eight drain connections in one small hub—saving space, cost and time!
Specifications
Materials & Dimensions
- Schedule 40 PVC
- 1/2" NPT threaded inputs (2, 4 or 8)
- Top & bottom slip hubs accept 1-1/2" pipe
- Bottom hub O.D. glues into 2" coupling
Codes & Standards Compliance
- ASTM D2665 (PVC)
- ASTM F1498 (Threads)
- ASME A112.18.2-2015
- CSA B125.2-15
- FDA Title 21 Material
Installation Methods
Method A
Installation beside the main drain line can offer maximum flexibility and can be achieved with the use of a simple drain tee adapter fitting.
Method B
When possible, as in cases of new construction, it can be beneficial to run parallel drain waste systems to separate waste from the sink from other appliances and devices.
Method C
It is possible to install the DrainHub in the main drain line under a sink. However, this position can result in more audibly noticeable drainage of waste containing a significant amount of air.
Method D
Use DrainHub on a standpipe to connect a washer discharge, softener drain line, furnace humidifier, A/C condensate, R/O system drain and more.
Summary of Features:
- Effective One-Step Drain connections
- All adapters included for different required installations
- Eco-Friendly
- Time and Cost Efficient
- Compatible with most plumbing
*https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf
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May 14, 2010.
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