CIDEX is a brand name for a Glutaraldehyde-free (0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde) high-level disinfecting solution used within the field of medicine.[1]
The CIDEX brand name has been registered as a trademark since 1962.[2]
- Cidex OPA solution, with ortho-phthalaldehyde as active ingredient[3]
- Nu-Cidex, with peracetic acid[4] This product is discontinued.[5]
- Cidex Plus, with glutaraldehyde[6] This product is discontinued.[7]
References
edit- ^ "510(K) Safety and Effectiveness for CIDEX® OPA Solution" (PDF). FDA. 1999-10-08.
- ^ "Trademark Status & Document Retrieval for CIDEX". TSDR. June 26, 1962.
- ^ Sokol, W. N. (2004) (2004). ""Nine episodes of anaphylaxis following cystoscopy caused by Cidex OPA (ortho-phthalaldehyde) high-level disinfectant in 4 patients after cytoscopy"". Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 114 (2): 392–397. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2004.04.031. PMID 15316522.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Lynam, P. A.; Babb, J. R; Fraise, A. P. (1995) (1995). "Comparison of the mycobactericidal activity of 2% alkaline glutaraldehyde and 'Nu-Cidex' (0.35% peracetic acid)". The Journal of Hospital Infection. 30 (3): 237–240. doi:10.1016/S0195-6701(95)90322-4. PMID 8522783.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Discontinued - APX Cidex Activated Dialdehyde Solution, 5 Liter, 4/cs (2266). Date searched 5/14/2024". MD Supplies.
- ^ "Cidex, Cidex Plus, Cidex OPA, Enzol Solutions". Civco. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15.
- ^ "Cidex Plus, 28-Day Sterilizing Solution, 1 Quart Bottle, CIDEX®, Each. Date searched: 5/14/2024". McGuff.
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