JK Cidex

JK Cidex is a 0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) high-level disinfectant solution used in dental clinics and labs across Egypt to disinfect a wide range of instruments and endoscopes. It works at room temperature, achieves high-level disinfection in 12 minutes, and is formulated for low odor with easy rinse-off — including from lumened devices.

Clinical Uses

• High-level disinfection of dental instruments between patients
• Reprocessing of endoscopes and lumened/cannulated devices
• General instrument disinfection where a glutaraldehyde-free formula is preferred

Key Features

• 0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) solution
• High-level disinfection in 12 minutes at room temperature
• Tuberculocidal activity
• Low odor compared to glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants
• No activation or mixing required — ready to use
• 14-day reuse life once opened; 2-year shelf life unopened

Specifications

How to Use

1. Use the solution directly from the container — no activation or dilution needed.
2. Pre-clean instruments, then fully immerse for the validated 12-minute contact time at room temperature.
3. Rinse thoroughly with water before reuse, paying particular attention to lumened devices.
4. Log first use and monitor solution strength (e.g. with OPA test strips) to stay within the 14-day reuse window.
5. Discard used solution down standard hospital/office drains in accordance with your local regulations.

Why Buy From MedSTA

• Fast 12-minute high-level disinfection cycle keeps instrument turnover moving in busy clinics
• Pair with our disinfection range and infection control supplies
• Fast delivery across Egypt with EGP pricing

FAQ

What is JK Cidex used for?
It's a high-level disinfectant used to reprocess dental instruments and endoscopes between patients.

How long does it take to achieve high-level disinfection?
12 minutes at room temperature.

Does it need to be activated or mixed before use?
No, it's ready to use straight from the container.

How long can the solution be reused once opened?
Up to 14 days, provided it's monitored (e.g. with test strips) to confirm it's still within effective range.

How should used solution be disposed of?
Down standard hospital/office drains, in accordance with your local regulations.