F10 STERILANT
A broad spectrum biocide effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses and bacterial and fungal spores as indicated below:
BACTERIA
GRAM POSITIVE SPP | BACTERIA
GRAM NEGATIVE SPP | FUNGI/YEASTS/
MOULDS SPP | VIRUSES | BACTERIAL SPORES |
Actinobacteria Bacillus
Clostridium
Corynebacterium
Enterococcus Listeria
Mycobacterium
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus | Acinetobacter
Bordetella
Campylobacter
Chlamydia
Citrobacter
Escherichia
Enterobacter
Klebsiella
Legionella
Leptospira
Mycoplasma
Ornithobacterium
Pasteurella
Proteus
Salmonella
Vibrio | Aspergillus
Candida
Microsporum
Trichophyton
Penicillium | Adenovirus
Avian Influenza
Canine Parvovirus
Circovirus
Feline Herpesvirus
Hepatitis B
HIVInfectious Bursal
Disease VirusNewcastle
Disease VirusRabies | Bacillus |
APPLICATIONS
The F10 STERILANT is a high performance, surface acting, biocidal compound derived from the F10 core actives common to the F10 disinfectant product range, for use in the rapid sterilization of heat sensitive devices and surgical instruments. The product can be used for the cold sterilization of stainless steel instruments, flexible and rigid endoscopes, urinary catheters, endotracheal tubes, suture needles, latex drains, clipper blades and sensitive dental, orthopedic and ophthalmology instruments.
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTION
The antimicrobial action of the preparation is based upon the proprietary branded F10 compound. The mechanism of action of F10 is derived from those of each component taken separately, in addition to those due to the additive synergistic action of all components combined. At the concentrations in the product F10 has been assessed as giving a > log' reduction in microbial counts against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, fungi, yeasts and moulds, enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, bacterial and fungal spores.
SPORICIDAL ACTIVITY
The indicator micro-organism used in challenge tests for a cold sterilant is Bacillus subtilis. Tests carried out at the SABS Microbiological Laboratories, Pretoria, South Africa showed the following:
REPORT NO. | EST STANDARD | CONTACT TIME | RESULT |
1733791/04-5/X18434 | Simulated cleaning and disinfection cycles for endoscope sterilization utilizing an electronic bath | 5 minute cycles | 99.999% kill |
1733791104-6307/W18008/9a | Simulated cleaning and disinfection cycles for endoscope sterilization utilizing a mechanical shaker | 15 minute cycles | 99.999% kill |
1733791/04-32940038022-3 | EN13704-2002 Log 4 reduction pass criteria | 5 minutes | 99.99% kill |
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
To achieve a log reduction of > log8 the following programme should be followed:
- Rinse the instrument/device with dean water and brush off surface debris as necessary.
- Thoroughly brush with F1OSCXD Disinfectant/Cleanser at a 1:100 dilution (or F1OCLXD Disinfectant/Cleanser at a 1:20 dilution) and leave fully submerged for 10 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Fully submerge in F10 STERILANT for 10 minutes (ensure all surfaces are exposed to the solution and lumens are filled), no need to rinse.
- Remove wearing sterile gloves, dry and store in sterile container.
- Replace solution daily.
TOXICOLOGY
Studies were carried out by a GLP laboratory in accordance with OECD and EPA guidelines.
- Acute Oral Toxicity Non toxic
- Acute Dermal Toxicity Non toxic
- Inhalation Toxicity Non toxic
- Acute eye irritation Non irritating
- Acute dermal irritation Non irritating
- Skin Sensitisation Causes no skin sensitisation
CORROSION
Tests were carried out on fully submerged carbon steel scalpel blades. After 10 days there was still no evidence of corrosion on the blades.
FREE RINSING
All F10 Disinfectants are free rinsing at recommended dilutions (complies with SABS test 1593.11).
WATER INSOLUBLE MATTER CONTENT
The water insoluble matter content of F10 STERILANT is < 0.3g/litre (complies with SABS 15936.12).
PRECAUTIONS
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give milk or water to drink.
Eye contact: Rinse eyes with water, seek medical advice if necessary.
WARNINGS
- Do not mix with soap or other chemicals. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and pets.
- Not to be used on aluminium.
