"In accordance with Health Canada Infection Control Guidelines, the overall goal of infection prevention practices is to eliminate the risk of the transmission of pathogens between clients and between clients and the health care worker."
THE REALITY:
ONE PRODUCT FOR ALL SURFACES AND DEVICES DOES NOT EXIST IN YOU HOME NOR DOES IT EXIST IN HEALTHCARE
NO DISINFECTANT CHEMISTRY IS COMPATIBLE WITH 100% OF ALL SURFACES OR DEVICES
COMPROMISES SHOULD BE MADE WHEN CHOOSING CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PRODUCTS
A = Excellent. No effect to integrity of material
B = Good. Minor effect, slight discolouration. Damage judged to not affect material performance and not aesthetically objectionable.
C = Fair. Moderate effect, not recommended for continuous use. Softening, loss of strength, swelling may occur, appearance is aesthetically objectionable.
D = Severe effect. Not recommended for ANY use. Severe damage to substrates, discernible corrosion, pitting, or corrosion by-products deposits visible on surface of material. Mechanical integrity of material is judged to be compromised.
| Chairs/Mattress Pads: | Manufacture | Material | AHP0.5% or Less for Environmental Surfaces |
AHP 2% HLD for Instruments |
AHP 7% Chemosterilants for Instruments |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cover Fabric |
Belmont |
Vinyl |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP Surface Product formulations |
Cover Fabric for wheelchairs, beds, slings |
Span America |
Unknown |
A | N/A | N/A | DIN 0.5% formulation tested |
Cuspidor Shroud-P501-10-6103 |
Belmont |
Vinyl |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP Surface Product formulations |
Dental Chair Upholstry |
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH |
Naugahyde |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Pillow Barrier Fabric |
The Pillow Factory |
Herculite Pillow Barrier Fabric |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Pillow Barrier Fabric |
The Pillow Factory |
Chemsoft Pillow Barrier Fabric |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Pillow Barrier Fabric |
The Pillow Factory |
Spectext Pillow Barrier Fabric |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Pillow Barrier Fabric |
The Pillow Factory |
E.C Pillow Barrier Fabric |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Pillow Barrier Fabric |
The Pillow Factory |
PPMG Pillow Barrier Fabric |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Ultra Leather Fabrics |
Supplied by SciCan |
Model 291 Pecan |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP Surface Product formulations |
Ultra Leather Fabrics |
Supplied by SciCan |
Model 291 Ravenwing |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP Surface Product formulations |
Ultra Leather Fabrics |
Supplied by SciCan |
Model 333 Swiss Café |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP Surface Product formulations |
Ultra Leather Fabrics |
Supplied by SciCan |
Model 333 Clay |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP Surface Product formulations |
Ultraleather HP Upholstry |
KaVo |
Unknown |
A | N/A | N/A | Optim33TB AHP 0.5% tested |
US Spirit 413 Fabric for anesthesia stools |
Artopex |
Vinyl |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP Surface Product formulations |
US Spirit 432 Fabric for anesthesia stools |
Artopex |
Vinyl |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP Surface Product formulations |
VacuForm Upholstry |
KaVo |
Vinyl |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP Surface Product formulations |
Stryker Stretcher Material |
Dartex Coatings |
Polyurethane vinyl material |
B | N/A | N/A | Rinse and wipe dry and/or reduce dilution |
Allente Black Fabric for anesthesia stools |
Artopex |
Vinyl |
D | N/A | N/A | If used rinse & wipe dry and/or reduce dilution |
Mattress PAD Cover |
Sioen Medical |
Polyurethane Coated stretch covers |
D | N/A | N/A | If used rinse & wipe dry and/or reduce dilution |
| Patient Monitoring Equipment: | Manufacture | Material | AHP0.5% or Less for Environmental Surfaces |
AHP 2% HLD for Instruments |
AHP 7% Chemosterilants for Instruments |
Comments |
Nurse Call Switch |
Castle & Cooper Inc. |
Switch with PVC cable and a stainless steel clamp |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Goldcup Electrode |
Medyne #GBK96 |
White and Black wiring with grass gold plated disc electrodes |
N/A | A | Not tested | |
Piezo Snore Sensor |
SLP Inc. #1250 |
White PVC insulated Lead wire cable with round Flexible TPE Disc |
N/A | A | Not tested | |
Thermistor Flow Sensor |
SLP Inc. #1450S |
White PVC insulated Lead wire cable with small rounded TPE centre with prongs |
N/A | A | Not tested | |
Ultima Air Flow Sensor |
Braebon Medical Corporation #0510 |
White cable with red plastic sensor |
N/A | A | Not tested | |
Ultima Snore Sensor |
Braebon Medical Corporation #0542 |
White cable with flexible red plastic sensor |
N/A | A | Not tested | |
Valueline Airflow Sensor |
Braebon Medical Corporation #5512 |
Plastic sensor |
N/A | A | Not tested | |
| Respiratory Equipment: | Manufacture | Material | AHP0.5% or Less for Environmental Surfaces |
AHP 2% HLD for Instruments |
AHP 7% Chemosterilants for Instruments |
Comments |
3M Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) |
3M |
A | N/A | N/A | All 5 minute contact time surface disinfectants |
|
Flynn Resuscitator Bag & Mask |
O-Two Systems International Inc |
Medical Grade PVC, Polycarbonate & Silicone Rubber |
A | N/A | N/A | All 5 minute contact time surface disinfectants |
Vibralert Mask Mounted Regulator |
SCOTT Air-Pak 2.2/4.5 |
B | N/A | N/A | All 5 minute contact time surface disinfectants - rinse and wipe dry |
|
CPAP Tubings |
Tyco Healthcare |
N/A | B | Not tested | Rinse and wipe dry |
|
Oracle CPAP Mask |
Fisher Paykel Healthcare |
N/A | A | A | ||
Opthamology: |
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Volk 3 mirror ANF |
Volk Optical Inc. |
N/A | A | Not tested | ||
Volk Lenses |
Volk Optical Inc. |
N/A | B | Not tested | ||
Ocular Abraham Capsulotomy YAG Laser Lens |
Ocular Instruments Inc. |
Anodized Aluminum |
N/A | Not tested | C | Not recommended for regular use |
Optical Window |
Reichert Inc |
Clear Acrylic |
A | Not tested | A | |
Volk 3 mirror ANF |
Volk Optical Inc. |
N/A | Not tested | D | Not recommeded |
|
| Personal Protective Equipment: | Manufacture | Material | AHP0.5% or Less for Environmental Surfaces |
AHP 2% HLD for Instruments |
AHP 7% Chemosterilants for Instruments |
Comments |
Clear Choice Face & Eye Shield |
Southmedic |
A | N/A | N/A | All 5 minute contact time surface disinfectants |
|
Steri-Sheild Toga Protection Suit |
Stryker |
A | N/A | N/A | All 5 minute contact time surface disinfectants |
|
Steri-Shield T4 Hood |
Stryker |
A | N/A | N/A | All 5 minute contact time surface disinfectants |
|
| Dermal Probes: | Manufacture | Material | AHP0.5% or Less for Environmental Surfaces |
AHP 2% HLD for Instruments |
AHP 7% Chemosterilants for Instruments |
Comments |
ATL/Philips Built Dermal Transducers: 4-2 C15, 5.0 MHz, 5-2 C40, 5-2 C76, 6-3 C13, 7-3 C40, 7-4 L40, 11-5 L40, C3.5 76mm, c 4.0, C4-2, C5-2, C7-4, CLA 3.0 30R 60 deg., CLA 3.5 40, HL 7.5), L10-5, L11-5, L12-5 38mm, L12-5 50mm, LA 7.5 60 mm, P3-2, P4-2, P5-3, P6-3, P7-4, P12-5, Pencil Probes(Multiple) |
Philips Medical Systems |
A | N/A | N/A | ||
Ultra Sound Products |
Sonosite |
MicroMaxx |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Ultra Sound Products |
Sonosite |
Titan |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Ultra Sound System |
Sonosite |
SonoSite 180 Ultrasound System |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Ultra Sound Transducers |
Sonosite |
D2, L38,L38e,HFL38, L25, L25E, SLA, SLT, C60, C60e, C11, C11e, C15, ICT, P17, P10 and LAP transducers |
A | N/A | N/A | |
iLook Imaging Tool |
Sonosite |
C | N/A | N/A | Avoid repeated exposure and rinse dry if used |
|
| Endoscopes/Laryngoscopes/Medical Imaging Probes: | Manufacture | Material | AHP0.5% or Less for Environmental Surfaces |
AHP 2% HLD for Instruments |
AHP 7% Chemosterilants for Instruments |
Comments |
Elastomeric Impression Materials |
Aquasil from Dentsply. Imprint from 3M. Take-1 from Kerr. |
A | N/A | N/A | All 0.5% formulations |
|
Spatula Model: H5A5SPALG |
Svedia Dental Industries |
A | N/A | N/A | All 0.5% formulations |
|
Statim Enclosure |
SciCan |
A | N/A | N/A | All 0.5% formulations |
|
COE Impression Tray |
GC America Inc |
B | N/A | N/A | All 0.5% formulations - Rinse and wipe dry |
|
Rubber Dam Frame |
Young Dental Manufacturing |
B | N/A | N/A | All 0.5% formulations - Rinse and wipe dry |
|
Endocscope |
Olympus JF-140F and related Accessories |
MAJ-855, MB-197, MH-438, MH-944, MH-946 |
N/A | A | Not tested | Contact Steris for further info |
Glidoscope Video Laryngoscope |
N/A | Not tested | A | |||
| Dental Equipment and Instruments: | Manufacture | Material | AHP0.5% or Less for Environmental Surfaces |
AHP 2% HLD for Instruments |
AHP 7% Chemosterilants for Instruments |
Comments |
Endoscope |
Pentax EC-3831K and related Accessories |
Accessories CS601S, OF-B76, Viton, OF-B70, OF-B115, OF-G117, OF-B72 |
A | Not tested | Contact Steris for further info |
|
Other: |
Manufacture |
Material |
AHP0.5% or Less for Environmental Surfaces |
AHP 2% HLD for Instruments |
AHP 7% Chemosterilants for Instruments |
Comments/ |
Dialysis Machine front plate |
Fresenius Medical Care |
A | N/A | N/A | All 0.5% formulations |
|
Foot-Drop Orthosis |
Sammons Preston |
Vinyl Coated Foam |
A | N/A | N/A | TBC |
Glucolet 2 |
GE Medical |
Lancing Device |
A | N/A | N/A | TBC |
Infant Incubator Tube Holder |
Isolette Incubators |
Rubber |
A | N/A | N/A | TBC |
Mammography Trays |
GE Structured Products |
Polycarbonate Resin: LEXAN |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP surface product formulations |
Microlet |
GE Medical |
Lancing Device |
A | N/A | N/A | TBC |
Patient Positioning Bag |
Anholt Technologies |
Polyurethane coated nylon cloth and label |
A | N/A | N/A | |
Safeguard Microfibers |
Atlas Graham |
80% Polyamide, 20% Polyester Fiber |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP surface product formulations |
SV-2 Constix swabs |
Contec |
A | N/A | N/A | EPA 0.5% formulation tested |
|
Tilo-Fix Parkett with Polyurethane finish |
Laminate wood flooring |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP surface product formulations |
|
Veterinarian Endotubes |
KendallModel: Sheridan Endotubes |
Flexible Plastic |
A | N/A | N/A | All AHP surface product formulations |
VK sponge |
A | N/A | N/A | |||
Muliflex Lux Coupling Model: 465 LRN |
LUX |
B | N/A | N/A | Rinse and wipe dry |
|
Anesthesia Machine APL Valve |
GE Dhatex Omheda |
Unknown |
D | Avoid repeated exposure. Embossed valves create a pooling situation. AHP may get into the plastic and expands it . |
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Burs |
Micro Diamond Technology Limited |
Diamond |
N/A | A | A | |
J.R. Phoenix Bottle Pump |
JR Phoenix Ltd. |
plastic with metal spring |
N/A | D | D | Metal spring is brass. Avoid regular exposure |
Needle Holder |
Almedic |
Carbon Tipped |
N/A | D | D | Avoid repeated exposure |
Screw Collar Falcon Dispenser |
N/A | D | D | Avoid repeated exposure |