MetriCide OPA Plus outperformed Cidex OPA in a reuse stability study, performing 32 more reprocessing cycles when used in an automated endoscopic reprocessor.

Ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA) Based High-Level Disinfectant

• Provides a broad spectrum of protection against many microbials including TB, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HIV-1 and Poliovirus Type 1.
• Fast, effective, value alternative to other OPA brands - provides up to 40% more reprocessing cycles in an automatic endoscope reprocessor (AER) and has .05% more active ingredient
• Fast acting! Disinfects in 5 minutes at 25°C in an AER; 12 minutes at 20°C in manual reprocessing
• Ready to Use! No mixing or activation
• Increased productivity! Improves device turnaround time and reduces reprocessing costs
• Gentle! Tested compatible with common endoscopes and a wide variety of materials
• Long lasting! Up to 14-day reuse life when monitored with test strips
• 2 year shelf life and 75-day open bottle shelf life
• No harsh smell, unlike glutaraldehydes
• Faster test strip development! 60 seconds versus 90 seconds for other brands, with easier-to-read pass/fail distinctions (magenta/yellow) than other brands (purple/blue)

MSDS - MetriCide OPA Plus

MSDS - MetriCide OPA Plus Test Strips

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