MetriCide OPA Plus High-Level Disinfectant 1 Gallon Bottle

MetriCide OPA Plus Solution Efficacy

Microbicidal Activity: The following table indicates the spectrum of activity as demonstrated by testing of MetriCide OPA Plus Solution using prescribed test methods. Bactericidal, Fungicidal, Tuberculocidal and Sporicidal Tests all passed in 5 minutes at 25°C.*

 
MICROORGANISM
VEGETATIVE ORGANISMS
Staphylococcus aureus
Salmonella choleraesuis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Mycobacterium bovis

FUNGI
Trichophyton mentagrophytes
VIRUSES
NON-ENVELOPED
Poliovirus Type 1
Rhinovirus Type 42
Hepatitis A (AER)
ENVELOPED
Influenza virus Type A [Hong Kong]
HIV-1
Herpes simplex Type 1
Duck Hepatitis B
Avian Influenza A
*See product label for more details.

Metricide OPA longer lasting than Cidex

Metricide OPA kills MRSA, HIV, Salmonella and more


 
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 that 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)
 

Product: MetriCide OPA Plus High-Level Disinfectant 1 Gallon Bottle
Item # MOPA078000
Quantity: 4 btls/cs

MetriCide OPA Plus Solution Materials Compatibility

 

MetriCide OPA Plus Solution offers excellent material compatibility which can significantly reduce instrument damage and repair costs. MetriCide OPA Plus Solution has been tested and found to be compatible with the following materials:

 
METALS
PLASTICS
Aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Brass
Carbon steel
Chrome plated brass
Chrome plated steel1
Copper
Nickel silver alloy
Stainless steel2
Titanium
Tungsten carbide1
Polymethylmethacrylate (Acrylic)
Nylon1
Polyethylene terephthalate (Polyester)
Polystyrene
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS)
Polysulfone
Polycarbonate
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Acetal
PTFE
Polyamide

ELASTOMERS

ADHESIVES
Polychloroprene (Neoprene)
Kraton G1
Polyurethane
Silicone rubber
Natural rubber latex1
EPO-TEK 301 Epoxy3
EPO-TEK 353ND Epoxy

 
Footnote:
* According to the other OPA brand Instructions-for-Use, materials compatibility testing of plastics, elastomers, and adhesives were only tested for 7 days of continuous contact with their OPA solution.
 
  1. After 31 days, some discoloration was observed.
  2. After 31 days, stainless steel 304 showed slight discoloration and some corrosion.
  3. After 31 days, degradation and discoloration was observed.

  • Shipping Weight: 8lbs

 

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