Additional Information

Product Name	Rapicide OPA-28 High-Level Disinfectant, 1 Gallon Bottles
Activation Method	RTU (Ready-to-Use)
Active Ingredients	0.575% ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA)
Form	Liquid
Scent	Mild Scent
Volume	1 gallon
Contact Time (25°C)	5 minutes
Contact Time (Room Temperature)	10 minutes
Inactivation Range	Effectively inactivates TB, MRSA, VRE, HIV2, Hepatitis Viruses
Rinse Requirements	Requires 2 rinses in Medivators® reprocessor; 3 rinses if used manually
Minimum Recommended Concentration (MRC)	0.35% OPA
Temperature Range for Effective Use	Minimum of 20°C for optimal performance
Shelf Life	Typically up to 28 days when stored properly
Packaging	Available in 1-gallon containers for ease of use and storage
Target Wound Types	Used for high-level disinfection of semi-critical medical devices

Description

Rapicide OPA-28 High-Level Disinfectant, available in 1-gallon bottles, is a powerful and efficient solution designed for the reprocessing of heat-sensitive, semi-critical medical devices. Its advanced formulation provides superior performance, making it ideal for medical facilities requiring fast and effective disinfection. The product offers the fastest disinfection time among other OPA brands, with a 5-minute contact time at 25°C, ensuring quick turnaround for devices that need to be disinfected.

This disinfectant features a twice-extended reuse period compared to other OPA alternatives, making it a cost-effective choice for high-volume healthcare environments. It is specifically formulated to guarantee compatibility with a wide range of materials, offering safety and convenience. The high-level disinfectant effectively inactivates a broad spectrum of pathogens, including TB, MRSA, VRE, HIV2, and Hepatitis viruses.

Rapicide OPA-28 is designed for use in both automated reprocessing systems and manual applications. When used in a Medivators® reprocessor, only two rinses are required, and three rinses are necessary for manual use. The minimum recommended concentration (MRC) is 0.35% OPA, ensuring consistent results and reliable disinfection. 

 

Rapicide® OPA/28 High-Level Disinfectant - The superior way to reprocess heat-sensitive semi-critical devices that are unsuitable for sterilization. Use Rapicide OPA/28 Test Strips before every use, to verify the proper concentration. Rapicide OPA/28 features: A 10-minute high-level disinfection time thats faster than all other OPA high-level disinfectants in the healthcare market today. Up to twice the reuse life of existing OPAs, lasts 28 days in comparison to 14 day use products. Because of the low vapor pressure, irritation to the eyes nose and throat are reduced when compared to glutaraldehyde. OPA/28 also effectively inactivates: TB, HIV2, MRSA, VRE, Hepatitis Viruses. The test strips are intuitive and fast with a pass/fail reference color chart on the bottle and 3-second dip time and 90-second test strip read time.