Resource Library

Blood and other soils will dry on instruments and inside channels of devices and start the formation of biofilm and corrosion within minutes after the end of a procedure. Endoscopy nurses have a short window to take action BEFORE sending scopes and instruments to the processing area. Scope manufacturer instructions plus guidelines from SGNA, AORN,…

Check the instructions for each brand and model of endoscope, transducer or other device. Most instructions recommend use of neutral pH enzymatic solution to wipe off the exterior surfaces and distal portion of tubing. Items with channels are usually flushed with liquid enzymatic solution.

Enzymes are a premium ingredient to help dissolve soils, especially in areas where brushing and scrubbing is difficult. Over time a pre-diluted enzyme solution will weaken as enzymes attack each other during storage leaving you with less cleaning action. Spec Clean™ Endoscope Sponges  use pre-saturated sponges dosed with concentrated Spec Clean™ Quad Enzymatic Instrument Detergent.…

There are two reasons to add scents to enzymatic detergents: to mask the smell of the enzymes themselves (they have a musky odor); and to mask the smell of organic load (i.e. blood, tissue, GI tract soils) introduced into the solution.

Spec Clean™ Neutral pH Instrument Detergent & Cart Cleaner contains a team of chemical agents including surfactants to aid in the release of soil from surfaces and chelating agents to improve performance in hard water.

Yes, Spec Clean Neutral pH Instrument Detergent & Cart Cleaneris neutral pH and tested under lab and clinical conditions to demonstrate compatibility with aluminum and glass or lensed materials.