gigasept®instru AF
Our Plus
- aldehyde-free
- pleasant mild smell
- very good cleaning performance
- broad spectrum of microbiological efficiency
- shortened contact time in ultrasonic bath
Downloads
Fields of Application
Suitable for manual cleaning and disinfection of thermostable and thermolabile instruments of all types (excluding flexible endoscopes). Thanks to its excellent cleaning performance - especially in an ultrasonic bath - and its comprehensive microbiological efficacy, gigasept® instru AF offers all important product features for instrument reprocessing in hospitals and practices.
Product Profile
gigasept® instru AF is and aldehyde-free disinfectant and cleaner for instruments of any kind (Except for flexible endoscope). Thanks to its excellent cleaning performance – especially in an ultrasonic bath – and its comprehensive microbiological efficacy, gigasept® instru AF offers all important product features for instrument reprocessing in hospitals and practices.
Instructions for use
gigasept® instru AF is a concentrate and is diluted with cold water to produce the desired application concentration.
Dosage/ Application example: depending on the degree of effectiveness 1.5 % - 4 %. 1 litre of a 3 % working solution corresponds to 970 ml of water and 30 ml of gigasept® instru AF. Place instruments for reprocessing in the gigasept® instru AF solution immediately after use. Ensure complete covering of the surfaces, also of hollow instruments, and allow to take effect. Rinse all instruments thoroughly after cleaning, using water of at least drinking water quality, or preferably sterile distilled water or fully deionised water, to completely remove residues of the cleaning solution. Please follow the reprocessing recommendations of the instrument manufacturers. National regulations may require that cleaning and disinfection are carried out in two separate process steps. Not for final disinfection ofsemicritical and critical medical devices!
Standing time: The working solution can be used for 7 days,when used for the disinfection of previously cleaned instruments only. If the working solution is used for cleaning, national regulations may limit the timespan during which the solution may be used.
Ultrasonic cleaning: gigasept® instru AF is particularly suitable for use in ultrasonic devices. The chemical stability of the product is maintained in this process. Studies have shown that very good cleaning can be achieved with gigasept® instru AF after only a few seconds. Reference reports can be provided on request. Moreover, the stock solution should not be heated above 40 °C.
Microbiological efficacy
| Efficacy | Concentration | Contact time |
|---|---|---|
| bactericidal EN13727, EN14561 | 1.5 % (15 ml/l) | 60 min. |
| bactericidal EN13727, EN14561, in accordance with VAH - dirty conditions | 3 % (30 ml/l) | 15 min. |
| bactericidal EN13727, EN14561, in accordance with VAH | 2 % (20 ml/l) | 30 min. |
| mycobactericidal EN14348, EN14563 | 1.5 % (15 ml/l) | 60 min. |
| mycobactericidal EN14348, EN14563 | 2 % (20 ml/l) | 30 min. |
| mycobactericidal EN14348, EN14563, in accordance with VAH - dirty conditions | 3 % (30 ml/l) | 15 min. |
| yeasticidal | 2 % (20 ml/l) | 30 min. |
| yeasticidal | 1.5 % (15 ml/l) | 60 min. |
| yeasticidal EN13624, EN14562, in accordance with VAH - dirty conditions | 3 % (30 ml/l) | 15 min. |
| virucidal against enveloped viruses in accordance with DVV (German Registered Association for Combating Viral Diseases) - dirty conditions | 1 % (10 ml/l) | 5 min. |
| Adenovirus in accordance with DVV (German Registered Association for Combating Viral Diseases) - dirty conditions | 4 % (40 ml/l) | 60 min. |
| Polyoma SV40 in accordance with DVV (German Registered Association for Combating Viral Diseases) - dirty conditions | 4 % (40 ml/l) | 60 min. |
| Rotavirus in accordance with DVV (German Registered Association for Combating Viral Diseases) - without conditions | 0.5 % (5 ml/l) | 5 min. |
Product data
Composition:
100 g solution contains the following active substances: 15.6 g Cocospropylene diamineguanidine diacetate, 35 g Phenoxypropanols, 2.5 g Benzalkoniumchloride.
Chemical-physical data
Special advice
Always read the label and product information before use.
If stock solutions and concentrates of gigasept® instru AF come into contact with other products (especially ones containing aldehyde), precipitations/ discolouration/ losses of efficacy are possible. Therefore, any mixture with other products is to be avoided. We therefore recommend rinsing all application aids and tubs thoroughly before using gigasept® instru AF for the first time.
Do not use gigasept® instru AF after the expiry date.
Information for order
| Item | Delivery form | Item no. |
|---|---|---|
| gigasept instru AF 2L | 5/Carton | on request |
These products are not available in every country. For more information please contact our local subsidiary or distributor.
Environmental information
schülke manufactures products economically and with advanced, safe and environmentally friendly production processes while at the same time maintaining out high quality standards.
0297