Pre-clean and rinse wipes are, like the sporicidal wipes they complement, each supplied in an individual sachet and form part of a comprehensive decontamination regime
To complement its novel sporicidal wipes for the decontamination of non-lumened medical instruments, Tristel has launched Pre-Clean Wipes and Rinse Wipes.
Each wipe, whether for pre-cleaning, disinfecting or rinsing, is supplied in an individual sachet and is suitable for use in hospitals, GP practices, dental practices and veterinary clinics.
Although primarily intended for use in conjunction with Tristel sporicidal wipes, the pre-clean and rinse wipes may be used alone and in other applications.
When combined with the Tristel/HealthEdge quality audit trail, a complete decontamination system is provided.
This will be particularly useful where a water supply or sink facilities are not available and automated washer-disinfectors are inaccessible.
Since their launch last year, Tristel sporicidal wipes have been widely adopted and are proving especially useful for the decontamination of ENT flexible endoscopes and ultrasound probes.
The wipes incorporate Tristel's patented chlorine dioxide technology and can kill all organisms on a pre-cleaned surface with a contact time of only 30 seconds.
As their names imply, the new pre-clean wipes are intended for use in the first 'pre-cleaning' step of the decontamination process, while sterile rinse wipes are for use in the final 'rinse' step.
Each type of wipe has been specially formulated for optimal performance.
The pre-clean wipes, for example, have been impregnated with a low-foaming surfactant system combined with triple enzymes to produce an ultra-low surface tension for rapid and thorough cleaning prior to high-level disinfection/sterilisation.
The rinse wipes have been impregnated with de-ionised water and a low-level antioxidant to remove and neutralise any chemical residues remaining after use of the Tristel sporicidal wipe.
The Tristel/Health Edge traceability system provides users with a concise, easy-to-follow method of documentation to ensure the full traceability of every wipe's use.
The Tristel sporicidal wipe carries a unique set of traceability labels that users can peel off and affix to patient notes and also to the quality audit trail record book.
In addition to providing evidence to indicate the correct activation and use of every wipe, the record book prompts users to specify details of the instrument being decontaminated, as well as the pre-cleaning and rinsing procedures, and the instrument's next destination.
