Aidal Plus

Instrument Disinfectant - ARTG No: 135545 - Class IIb Medical Device 

Aidal Plus is a polyglycol dialdehyde complex instrument disinfectant intended for general use in a surgical practice where Sterilization or High-Level Disinfection of Critical and Semicritical Medical Devices is required. It is a stable, odor-suppressed, mildly acidic glutaraldehyde Sterilant and Instrument Disinfectant (High-Level), which exhibits potent biocidal action.

Aidal Plus is suitable for use in Hospitals, Dental and Medical Surgeries, and Veterinary Hospitals.

Aidal Plus must be kept in locked storage to make it inaccessible for children or persons unfamiliar with its proper use. AIDAL PLUS should be stored at or below 25°C. 

Additional information including:

• Efficacy and Soak Times
  • AIDAL PLUS is effective against HIV and HBV.
  • Due to the many varied test conditions and regulatory requirements in different countries please consult the Front Label of AIDAL PLUS for the relevant soak time and temperature in the country of use.
• Odourless
  • Stable, odour-suppressed 2% glutaraldehyde sterilant designed to support routine infection control with reduced odour.
• Sterilisation
  • Soak instruments in undiluted solution.
  • 35˚C for 7 hours 40 minutes.
• Disinfection Procedures
  • Thorough precleaning with an acceptable product is an essential element of any effective cleaning and disinfecting protocol. An appropriate procedure will involve at least 5 steps – preclean, rinse, disinfect, sterile rinse and dry, then
    store. For further technical advice please contact your local Whiteley representative.
  • It is of critical importance that only recommended detergents be used in conjunction with AIDAL PLUS. International authorities recommend that only a neutral detergent, a neutral enzyme cleaner or a biofilm remover be used as part
    of thorough mechanical cleaning.
  • MATRIX has been shown in internationally peer reviewed published clinical data to provide excellent soil and biofilm removal from materials used in endoscopes and other medical devices.
  • MEDIZYME is a neutral enzyme cleaner which is also suitable for cleaning medical devices. Separate technical literature is available on each product and should be studied prior to use.
  • It is also of critical importance that all instruments be thoroughly rinsed prior to immersion in AIDAL PLUS. Care should be taken to ensure that instruments are as dry as possible prior to immersion. AIDAL PLUS should be carefully drained
    from the instruments following an appropriate immersion time. The final rinse should be with sterile water using at least 5 times the volume required to cover the instrument.
  • This rinsing procedure is best done using enough water to immerse the instrument each time
• Precaution with Metal, Plastic and Rubber Instruments
  • AIDAL PLUS solutions should not be used with carbon steel instruments since they may produce a mild corrosion (as does distilled water) after a few hours. 24 hour continuous exposure to solutions will not affect most plastics, brass,
    aluminium, chrome, nickel or stainless steel. Chrome and nickel plated instruments will not be tarnished after 24 hours, with the exception of nickel plating over a beryllium base. Poorly plated, worn or corroded instruments with cracks
    could obviously be tarnished after processing.
  • AIDAL PLUS is not suitable for use with products made of natural rubber or plasticised PVC.
  • AIDAL PLUS contains a corrosion inhibitor; however, it is recommended that disinfected instruments do not remain in the AIDAL PLUS solution for longer than required for disinfection.
  • The immersion time for optical instruments should not exceed the soaking time that the equipment manufacturer recommends.
  • Regarding the general matter of instruments tarnishing, the manufacturer does not warrant anything beyond the above statements since it is well known that the quality of the metals, alloys, plastic parts or components can greatly vary among instrument brands. When in doubt, the customer should contact the instrument manufacturer.
• Shelf Life
  • Manual soaking or use in automated endoscopic reprocessors is recommended.
    AIDAL PLUS is chemically stable for 15 months, when stored in the original container.
  • AIDAL PLUS is intended for re-use up to 28 days, or until indicated by AIDAL PLUS test strips, or until the solution is visibly soiled or becomes cloudy or discoloured, whichever comes first. AIDAL® PLUS should not be reused beyond 28 days even if test strips indicate a pass result.
  • AIDAL PLUS may be reused for up to 28 days for high level disinfection procedures (after opening or putting in an AER). In re-use situation AIDAL PLUS test strips should be used to test the solution.
• Storage and Disposal
  • This product must be kept in locked storage to make it inaccessible for children or persons unfamiliar with its proper use. AIDAL PLUS should be stored at or below 25°C.
  • AIDAL PLUS contains only biodegradable materials. Glutaraldehyde has been shown to be without effect at concentrations below 10 ppm. Where possible, disposal should be with copious quantities of water. Where septic systems are involved the active glutaraldehyde may be neutralised with dilute solutions of sodium bisulphite
    before disposal. Tests reveal that glutaraldehyde is approximately 90% biodegradable within a standard five day biodegradable test at levels below microbiological effectiveness.
  • The container may be disposed of by thoroughly rinsing with water and then discarding through the normal waste system. It is recommended that the container be punctured prior to disposal to prevent re-use.
  • The bottle, lid and label are all made from fully recyclable materials where recycling is available.
  • Where required, residual glutaraldehyde can be neutralised by adding neutraliser. Special instructions apply.
• Active Constituent
  • 21 g/L glutaraldehyde in the form of buffered neutral 1, 5-pentanedial poly glycol complex.
• Warning
  • May cause sensitisation by skin contact or inhalation.
    AIDAL PLUS is hazardous according to the criteria of Safework Australia. Glutaraldehyde can act as an irritant and sensitiser to the skin and irritates the airways of the respiratory tract. Appropriate ventilation, work practices and
    personal protective equipment are necessary to prevent skin contact and inhalation.
  • Occupational asthma and/or rhinitis have been indicated in a number of workers exposed to glutaraldehyde and
    other aldehyde solutions.
  • Carcingenicity: Glutaraldehyde is not a carcinogen.
    Reproductive Toxicity / Teratogenicity: There is no difference of incidence of miscarriage between those exposed to glutaraldehyde and those not exposed to the chemical.
  • Mutagenicity: The results of more recent assays have generally shown that glutaraldehyde is mutagenic in vitro. All in vivo tests to date have been negative. Consequently, glutaraldehyde does not meet the criteria for classification as a mutagen.
• Safe Working Recommendations
  • Glutaraldehyde is known to cause allergic reactions and skin sensitisation through skin contact or inhalation.
  • Occupational asthma and/or rhinitis have been indicated in a number of workers exposed to glutaraldehyde. Use only in covered airtight containers to avoid evaporation and contamination. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and food.
  • Gloves should be worn at all times (Double Gloving or Nitrile gloves are internationally recommended). Protective clothing eg. Long sleeved shirts and plastic aprons and covered impervious shoes should be worn when using
    glutaraldehyde.
  • Avoid breathing vapour. The area in which the product is used should be well ventilated at all times. Glutaraldehyde is a respiratory irritant.
  • The Safety Data Sheet on AIDAL PLUS provides additional safety data, and should be read before using AIDAL PLUS. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for first aid information.
• Aidal Plus MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet