"Both Sani-Cloth AF3 and Sani-Cloth Bleach are intermediate level disinfectants, and therefore exceed the recommended practices and guidelines from the CDC, SHEA, APIC, IDSA, and AORN for disinfection of non-critical items by providing a higher level of disinfection than required ensuring efficacy against Mycobacterium (TB). "The complexity of today's healthcare delivery system and high acuity of the typical patient requires the use of an environmental surface disinfectant with proven efficacy against a broad spectrum of clinically relevant microorganisms, particularly emerging MDROs and Clostridium difficile spores," said PDI's Senior Director of Clinical Affairs, Hudson Garrett, Jr., PhD. It is ideal for disinfecting high risk areas endemic with Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms and Clostridium difficile spores. The stabilized 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite is now tested effective against 50 microorganisms, including 14 Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs) with an overall contact time of four minutes. The alcohol and fragrance-free formula makes it compatible with most healthcare equipment and is ideal for use around patients and staff, especially those with respiratory sensitivities.ĮPA-Registered Sani-Cloth Bleach is designed to kill the most clinically relevant pathogens in healthcare. As an intermediate-level disinfectant, it is in accordance with the Association for Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Recommended Practices for Environmental Cleaning for patients with respiratory conditions such as TB. Sani-Cloth AF3 is an alcohol and fragrance free quaternary based disinfectant tested effective against 44 microorganisms, including 12 Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs) with an overall contact time of three minutes. The new products will be introduced at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 2012 Conference in San Antonio, Texas, June 4-6, 2012. ORANGEBURG, N.Y., /PRNewswire/ - PDI, the leader in infection prevention education, support, and products in healthcare settings, expands its Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Disposable Wipes product line with the introduction of Sani-Cloth® AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipe and Sani-Cloth® Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipes with Clostridium difficile spores.
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