High-Level Disinfectant Chemistries
High-level disinfection (HLD) can be achieved with a manual or automated process. A manual HLD process typically involves soaking a device for some time within a specific temperature and concentration. For most endoscopes, industry standards/guidelines recommend that automated endoscope reprocessors be used to provide a more efficient, consistent, and measurable outcome. STERIS offers HLD chemistry products for manual soaking, and some of these have also been validated for use in an AER system.
RAPICIDE™ PA High-Level Disinfectant and Test Strips
- For exclusive use in the ADVANTAGE PLUS™ or DSD EDGE™ automated endoscope reprocessors
- Disinfects in five minutes at 86°F (30°C)
- Effectively kills TB, hepatitis viruses, Clostridium difficile, VRE, MRSA and CRE
