CIDEX® OPA Solution is a high level

disinfectant for reprocessing heat sensitive reusable semi-critical

medical devices, for which sterilization is not feasible, and when

used according to the Directions for Use. CIDEX OPA Solution

is intended for use in manual (bucket and tray) systems made

from polypropylene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS),

polyethylene, glass-filled polypropylene and/or polycarbonate

plastics. CIDEX OPA Solution may also be used in automated

endoscope reprocessors according to the manufacturer’s

instructions and should be monitored with CIDEX OPA Solution

Test Strips. See DIRECTIONS FOR USE - Reusage for Disinfection.

The semi-critical medical devices reprocessed in CIDEX OPA

Solution must first be cleaned according to a validated cleaning

protocol or standard, such as the ASTM F 1518 “US Standard

Practice for Cleaning and Disinfection of Flexible Fiberoptic and