Destroy SARS-CoV-2 in 30 seconds with Tristel Chlorine Dioxide

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Why is effective medical device decontamination vital in the fight against SARS-CoV-2?

Since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 there have been huge advances in our understanding of how the virus is spread. We have learnt that SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted via contact with contaminated surfaces. Therefore, medical devices that encounter mucous membranes of the head and neck are a transmission risk if not properly decontaminated. Studies have shown that the virus can survive on surfaces for 4 – 7 days[1], highlighting the necessity of thorough cleaning and disinfection of medical devices. In the absence of SARS-CoV-2 test availability, surrogate viruses have been used by the industry to demonstrate efficacy. Laboratory testing is now available to assess disinfectant efficacy against real-life pathogenic SARS-CoV-2.

TRISTEL CHLORINE DIOXIDE (ClO2) DEMONSTRATES COMPLETE INACTIVATION OF SARS-CoV-2 IN 30 SECONDS IN DIRTY CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 14476:2013+A2:2019*.

Why choose Tristel chlorine dioxide?

Tristel chlorine dioxide products are proven to be virucidal in accordance with European standard test methodologies**. They have been successfully used by clinical and healthcare professionals globally in infection prevention and now in the fight against the spread of the SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19.

Tristel Trio Wipes System

For the decontamination of non-lumened medical devices.

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Stella System

For the semi-automated decontamination of non-lumened & single lumened medical devices.

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Tristel Duo OPH

For the high-level disinfection of ophthalmic medical devices.

Click here to find out more about Tristel Duo OPH.

Tristel Duo ULT

For the high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes and equipment.

Click here to find out more about Tristel Duo ULT.


*A representative sample of Tristel chlorine dioxide at 20 parts per million (ppm) was tested by a United States Biosafety Category 3 laboratory. **In accordance with EN 14476 test methods. ***All products have a concentration of chlorine dioxide greater than 20 ppm at the point of use. Reference: [1] A. W. H. Chin et al., “Stability of SARS-CoV-2 in different environmental conditions,” The Lancet Microbe, vol. 1, no. 1, p. e10, 2020, doi: 10.1016/s2666-5247(20)30003-3.

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