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1. What uses are defined for the Evercap® disinfectant wipes ?
2. In what way are Evercap® disinfectant wipes different ?
3. What is the microbiological action of Evercap® disinfectant wipers?
4. What is the life span of the Evercap® disinfecting wipers ?
5. What are the instruction for using a wiper ?
6. Can the Evercap® disinfecting wipers be used in neonatology ?
7. Can Evercap® disinfecting wipers be used in isolation units ?
8. Can there be interaction between the Evercap® wipers and bottles containing peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide ?
 
1. What uses are defined for the Evercap® disinfectant wipes ?
These single-use wipers are designed for cleaning and decontaminating equipment, material, instruments and non-invasive medical devices by contact.
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2. In what way are Evercap® disinfectant wipes different ?
The innovative patented formulation contains no aldehyde, no chlorine and no phenol.
Composition: a top-quality non-woven fabric soaked in a disinfectant formulation of stabilised peroxides and synergised quaternary ammoniums, ethanol at 95°C, essential oils and excipients
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3. What is the microbiological action of Evercap® disinfectant wipers ?
The wipers when used appropriately act on Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus hirae, Pseudomonas aeruginose, Escherichia coli bacteria and Candida albicans according to a methodology derived from the standard AFNOR NF T 72-190.
They act on viruses: Poliovirus, Adenovirus, Herpes virus according to the methodology of the standard AFNOR T 72-180 and T2, MS2 according to the methodology of the standard AFNOR T 72-181.
Inactivation of the HIV virus in 5 minutes (M.A. WAINBERG, 1990).
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4. What is the life span of the Evercap® disinfecting wipers ?
The life span is more than 3 years in the wrapping of origin, not opened, and in normal storage conditions (away from light, at a temperature of more than 4°C).
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5. What are the instruction for using a wiper ?
The surface must be rubbed for at least 2 seconds.
It is recommended to close the lid after use to prevent a reduction in impregnation of the wipers
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6. Can the Evercap® disinfecting wipers be used in neonatology ?
Yes, they can be used for cleaning incubators and other critical surfaces
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7. Can Evercap® disinfecting wipers be used in isolation units ?
Yes. In the minutes that follow the disinfection of the surface, there is little or no evaporation of the product since there is very little alcohol in the Evercap® wipes (< 5%). There is just a film that remains after disinfecting.
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8. Can there be interaction between the Evercap® wipers and bottles containing peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide ?
No, there is no incompatibility or interaction possible since these are ammonium peroxides.
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