Ecolab Introduces Solid Manual Cleaner for Easier Surgical Instrument Reprocessing
Ecolab Inc. announces the addition of a solid manual cleaner to its OptiPro Program. The OptiPro Solid Multi Enzymatic Manual Cleaner is the first solid multi-enzymatic detergent for manual cleaning of surgical instruments that provides a ready-to-use, low-foaming, fragrance-free cleaning solution.
The OptiPro Solid Manual Cleaner offers innovative product formulation and dispensing design. Its advanced enzymatic technology reduces the manual scrubbing needed to remove fat and protein soils, improving process efficiencies and user experience. The new dispensing system is designed to provide a ready-to-use cleaning solution to control product usage and eliminate the need to measure product. In addition, the dispenser delivers the solution within a temperature range to allow optimal enzyme performance.
Ecolabs solids product technology also minimizes packaging waste and weight, which decreases transportation and storage costs for greater sustainability.
Unmasking Vaccine Myths: Dr Marschall Runge on Measles, Misinformation, and Public Health Solutions
May 29th 2025As measles cases climb across the US, discredited myths continue to undercut public trust in vaccines. In an exclusive interview with Infection Control Today, Michigan Medicine’s Marschall Runge, PhD, confronts misinformation head-on and explores how clinicians can counter it with science, empathy, and community engagement.
Silent Saboteurs: Managing Endotoxins for Sepsis-Free Sterilization
Invisible yet deadly, endotoxins evade traditional sterilization methods, posing significant risks during routine surgeries. Understanding and addressing their threat is critical for patient safety.
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks
May 7th 2025Two new studies reveal troubling contamination in both new endoscopes and cleaned lumened surgical instruments, challenging the reliability of current reprocessing practices and manufacturer guidelines.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
