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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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Never empty your STATIM condenser bottle again!
VistaCool - the only direct-to-drain system designed from the ground up for your STATIM 2000 and 5000 cassette autoclaves. VistaCool eliminates the need for autoclave condenser bottles by cooling sterilizer wastewater and sending it directly down the drain automatically.
Protect Cabinets
Helps prevent mold, mildew, rot and rust caused by spills and humid environments created by exhaust from condenser bottles.
Protects Drains
Prevents autoclave wastewater from damaging plumbing. Built-in backflow prevention meets or exceeds local plumbing codes..
Protects Staff
Eliminates the need for office staff to empty hot water bottles manually.
Saves Time
Install Anywhere
The innovative design of the new VistaCool 3 provides all the same benefits as its predecessors, while occupying less space. The system’s included mounting clips and pressurized drain line enable it to be installed vertically or horizontally in almost any location.
- FAST Drains STATIM exhaust safely and automatically.
- EFFICIENT Eliminates wasted staff time emptying condenser bottle.
- COST EFFECTIVE Dedicate more resources to patient care and less on maintenance
SciCan VistaCool Sophisticated wax motor allows cold water into the system ONLY when the sterilizer is in use.
| FEATURES | ||
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| UNIVERSAL SYSTEM VistaCool will work with the STATIM 2000 or 5000 and other select sterilizers. |
ROBUST System will continuously cool your STATIM’s hot exhaust and drain it safely – no matter how many cycles you run. |
VALIDATED VistaCool is the only direct-to-drain product designed to safely and effectively drain the steam exhaust from a STATIM 2000 or 5000 and other select sterilizers. |
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SMART DESIGN |
COMPLIANT |
COMPATIBLE Can be used with all drainage pipe material types. |
| ECO DESIGN Water tank is made of recycled plastic material. |
EASY TO USE No consumable parts and no daily maintenance is required. |
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Over the last 20 years, the STATIM cassette autoclave is one of the quintessential innovations in sterilization technology and enjoys leadership in the body art, dental and ophthalmology markets in over 90 countries. Designed to sterilize in a fraction of the time compared to traditional autoclaves, the STATIM reduced the quantity of expensive instruments needed.
To enhance the STATIM functionality, SciCan is proud to introduce the latest innovation to the STATIM brand: the VistaCool. The VistaCool is a direct-to-drain system whereby the STATIM is connected directly to the office or clinic plumbing. What this means is, rather than the STATIM unit draining into the external drainage bottle, the STATIM can now vent the used sterilization water directly down the main office drain.
There are many benefits of venting the STATIM unit directly down the drain, most notably saving time and increasing office efficiency. The VistaCool will save time, as a staff person will no longer be responsible for regularly emptying the bottle.
The VistaCool uses cold city water to cool the steam quickly and efficiently. The thermal sensor only activates when the system is in use, so water is only used when it’s needed. The built-in safety feature prevents the system from overheating and damaging office cabinetry.
Specifications
| V7501 | V7502 | V7601 | |
| Tank Material | Polyethylene – Gray | Gray ABS Tank, PVC End Caps | |
| Tank Dimensions | 10.75" W x 5.75" L x 13.75" H | 4.0" W x 13.0" L x 17.0" H | 3.5" Diameter x 15.0" L |
| Tank Volume | 1.50 Gallons / 5.70 Liters | 3.00 Gallons / 11.40 Liters | 0.37 Gallons / 1.40 Liters |
| Tank Weight (w/ water & Fittings) | 15.0 lbs. / 6.8 kg | 28.0 lbs. / 12.7 kg | 5.0 lbs. / 2.3 kg |
| Coolant Water Connection | Supply fittings for 1/4" O.D. feed tubing included. | ||
| Drain/Wastewater Connection | Drain tee with fittings included. | Not included. | |
| Max Coolant Water Pressure | 100 psi / 6.9 bar | ||
| Max Altitude (If using Air Gap) | 6,561 feet / 2000 meters | ||
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*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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