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.
For more information
*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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Introducing the New HYDRIM 112W G4+ Automated Instrument Washer
Optimized workflow
- Unlike manual cleaning (which requires pre-soaking, hand-scrubbing, rinsing, and drying each instrument), the HYDRIM 112W takes care of rinsing, washing, and drying – so your staff can spend more time with patients
- Save money with a lower cost of use compared with manual or ultrasonic cleaning
- Fast and efficient cycle times allow for more instruments to be cleaned per cycle than the leading competitor and vs. manual or ultrasonic cleaning
- Uses 33% less water per cycle than the leading competitor
Lower sharps risks
- Reduce the risk of sharps injuries, particularly when paired with cassette systems
- Powerful and consistent cleaning
- Cleans, rinses, and dries a full load (as many as 250 instruments) in as little as 44 minutes
- Integrated HIP cleaning solution is stored within the unit and is automatically dispensed each cycle for validated and hassle-free cleaning
- Closed-door, HEPA-filtered drying ensures instruments are dry and sterilization-ready after every cycle
Easy to use, all-in-one solution
- A large, 5” glove-friendly touchscreen allows for detailed cycle information, maintenance reminders, and video tutorials
- Vivid, LED color status indicator provides quick and easy interpretation of wash cycle status to minimize unnecessary trips in and out of the Stericenter
- Ready-to-use on day one with cleaning solution, cassette racks, and baskets provided – no additional purchase necessary
Complete connectivity
- As a WiFi- and ethernet-enabled device, the HYDRIM 112W provides access to myCOLTENE, our web-based digital platform that empowers staff with helpful tutorials, maintenance videos, support materials, software updates and more
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