Tristel Duo NCU
Tristel Duo NCU is a chlorine dioxide-based foam designed specifically for the intermediate-level disinfection of non-critical ultrasound probes and equipment such as skin surface transducers, cords, plugs, control panels and monitors.
The joint ACIPC and ASUM Guidelines for Disinfection of Ultrasound Transducers highlight that use of skin surface transducers in these areas may require a higher level of disinfection. With cleaning not equating to appropriate disinfection; low-level disinfection covering only a limited range of microorganisms and high-level disinfection being impractical or time-consuming, intermediate-level disinfection provides the answer.
Description
Tristel Duo NCU is a chlorine dioxide-based foam designed specifically for the intermediate-level disinfection of non-critical ultrasound probes and equipment such as skin surface transducers, cords, plugs, control panels and monitors.
The joint ACIPC and ASUM Guidelines for Disinfection of Ultrasound Transducers highlight that use of skin surface transducers in these areas may require a higher level of disinfection. With cleaning not equating to appropriate disinfection; low-level disinfection covering only a limited range of microorganisms and high-level disinfection being impractical or time-consuming, intermediate-level disinfection provides the answer.
Efficacy
Tristel Duo NCU is effective in 30 seconds against microorganisms of concern, including:
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
- Candida albicans
- Staphylococcus aureus
Applications
Tristel Duo NCU is a chlorine dioxide-based foam designed specifically for the intermediate-level disinfection of non-critical ultrasound probes and equipment such as skin surface transducers, cords, plugs, control panels and monitors. Tristel Duo NCU delivers the required level of disinfection, and is easy to implement in a wide variety of areas where POCUS is performed due to its size and simplicity. These include:
- Emergency Services
- Radiology
- Intensive Care
- Theatres
- Renal Ultrasound
- Birthing Suites & Maternity
- Physiotherapy
- General hospital portable Ultrasound
… and anywhere where Ultrasound is used for invasive procedures such as line insertion, musculoskeletal procedures (MSK), needle guided biopsies, anaesthetic blocks and areas proximal to mucosa or areas that come into contact with probe covers
Chemistry
Tristel Duo NCU utilises Tristel’s proprietary chlorine dioxide chemistry, a well-documented and highly effective biocide.
Tristel Duo NCU has two separate compartments that contain 125ml of Tristel Base Solution (citric acid) and 125ml of Tristel Activator Solution (sodium chlorite). Upon pressing the pump, the two solutions mix and chlorine dioxide chemistry is generated.
Chlorine dioxide does not form hazardous by-products or halogenated compounds.
Due to the way chlorine dioxide breaks down and destroys microorganisms, resistance cannot develop over time. Find out more about the mode of action of chlorine dioxide here.
Product Options
Tristel Duo NCU is available in boxes of six bottles. Each bottle of Tristel Duo NCU provides 310 aliquots of disinfectant foam which is equivalent to 155 high-level disinfection procedures.
To ensure the maximum amount of foam is applied to the medical device, pair Tristel Duo NCU with the low absorbing Duo Wipes.
Tristel Duo NCU can fit inside a pocket or bag. Alternatively, to keep Tristel Duo NCU within reach, affix Duo DOK to the side of a machine.
Resources
- Tristel Duo NCU Brochurepdf
- Tristel Duo NCU Wall Chartpdf
- Tristel Duo NCU Material Compatibilitypdf
- Tristel Duo NCU Microbiological Efficacy Summarypdf
- Tristel Duo NCU Working Solution SDSpdf
- Tristel Duo NCU Base Solution SDSpdf
- Tristel Duo NCU Activator Solution SDSpdf
- AS5369 Commonly Asked Questionspdf
- Skin Surface Ultrasound Disinfection - If Good is Enough, Better is Possible!pdf
