Schülke gigasept® pearls is an active oxygen-based instrument disinfectant for the manual cleaning and disinfection of medical instruments. The innovative pearl structure combines effective disinfection with excellent cleaning performance through its multi-enzyme formula.

The formula is buffered around a neutral pH. This helps prevent protein fixation and provides good material compatibility. gigasept® pearls is therefore also suitable for sensitive materials, including flexible endoscopes.

Product Benefits

• Active oxygen-based formulation
• Multi-enzyme formula for excellent cleaning performance
• Good material compatibility, including sensitive materials
• Suitable for thermostable and thermolabile medical instruments
• Particularly suitable for flexible endoscopes
• Dust-free pearl structure for improved user safety
• Pleasant fragrance
• Also suitable for use in an ultrasonic bath

Application Area

Suitable for the universal cleaning and disinfection of medical instruments made from different materials. The product is particularly suitable for flexible endoscopes and sensitive materials such as silicone, polycarbonate, polysulfone and acrylic glass.

Dosage and Use

gigasept® pearls is diluted with cold water to the required working concentration. Depending on the required microbiological efficacy, a concentration of 1% to 2% is used.

• 1%: 10 ml/l
• 2%: 20 ml/l
• Example: 10 litres of a 2% working solution consists of 9.8 litres of water and 200 g of gigasept® pearls
• Use the supplied dosing spoon
• Stir the solution several times during the first 15 minutes
• The working solution is then ready for use

Application

Fully immerse the instruments to be treated in the working solution. For hollow instruments, ensure that all air is removed so that the entire surface is properly wetted. After treatment, rinse the instruments thoroughly with water of at least drinking-water quality, preferably demineralised water.

Microbiological Efficacy

Depending on the concentration and contact time, gigasept® pearls provides bactericidal, tuberculocidal, yeasticidal, fungicidal and fully virucidal efficacy. Please refer to the product information for the exact concentration and contact time.

Important Information

Always follow the preparation and maintenance instructions provided by the instrument manufacturer. Do not mix gigasept® pearls with other cleaning agents or disinfectants. Replace the working solution every working day or sooner if visible contamination occurs.

• Contents: 1.5 kg
• Form: granules/pearls
• Colour: light blue
• pH: approximately 8 (20 g/l, 20 °C, in water)
• Suitable for manual cleaning and disinfection
• Also suitable for ultrasonic baths

Important: Not suitable for instruments made of copper or chrome- or nickel-plated instruments that have previously been mechanically damaged. Always read the label and product information before use.