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It is a liquid chemical sterilant designed for use in chemical vapor sterilizers such as the Harvey®Chemiclave®. Although chemical vapor sterilizers and steam autoclaves are both used for heat sterilization of instruments, V-Cide is not indicated for use in steam autoclaves.

Yes. V-Cide is tested with FDA clearance to market as a sterilant solution effective for use in chemical vapor sterilizers and has reduced fumes and odor. V-Cide is used the same way as Vapo-Steril®. Do not dilute and do not re-use the solution. Follow the Chemiclave®manufacturer’s directions for filling the device with solution and draining…

It is not necessary to drain all the previous solution. Add V-Cide Chemical Sterliant to the tank of the chemical vapor sterilizer as usual. There may be noticeable odor until the last traces of the previous product are used up. Drain the sterilizer of used solution as usual according to manufacturer’s directions. Dispose of used…

No, V-Cide chemical sterilant will not leave rust, corrosion or residueon instruements. One of the benefits of chemical vapor sterilization is the low water content (under 15%) of the sterilant solution. Instruments are less likely to corrode and edges stay sharp longer.

Residual water left on instruments may interfere with effective sterilization and could contribute to corrosion or spotting. Using a liquid chemical sterilant like V-Cide reduces risk of corrosion, rusting and dulling of instruments with sharp blades.