Instrument disinfection
Alcohol-free solutions for instrument and medical device disinfection
Effective reprocessing requires more than microbiological efficacy alone. Instruments used in dental, surgical and veterinary settings may undergo repeated cleaning and disinfection cycles throughout their service life. Therefore, microbiological efficacy, material compatibility and practical usability must all be considered when selecting an instrument disinfectant.
Our portfolio includes alcohol-free biocidal instrument disinfectants, as well as a biocidal cleaner-disinfectant that combines cleaning and disinfection in a single step for applicable instruments.
For reusable medical devices, we also offer FERMACIDAL MED, a Class IIa medical device specifically intended for the disinfection of reusable medical devices. As a medical device, FERMACIDAL MED serves a different intended purpose and regulatory classification than our biocidal instrument disinfectants.
Why instrument disinfection matters
Professional instruments and reusable medical devices are critical components of healthcare, veterinary care and other specialised professional environments.
Different applications require different workflows. Some instruments require only disinfection, while others require cleaning and disinfection, preferably in a single step. Reusable medical devices require a disinfectant specifically intended for use as part of their reprocessing workflow.
- Professional instrument hygiene requires solutions that support:
- Proven microbiological efficacy
- Broad-spectrum activity
- Tested compatibility with sensitive instrument materials
- Repeated professional workflows
- Application methods appropriate to the relevant instrument
- Clear differentiation between disinfection and combined cleaning and disinfection
Where subsequent sterilisation is required, it must be performed as part of the applicable reprocessing workflow and in accordance with the relevant instructions.
Find your environment
Instrument-disinfection requirements vary according to the type of instrument, its intended use and the professional workflow involved. Explore solutions developed around the requirements of each relevant sector.
Why alcohol-free instrument disinfection?
Repeated instrument disinfection may involve sensitive materials, coatings, precision components and valuable equipment.
Alcohol-free instrument disinfection provides an alternative for applications where microbiological efficacy, material compatibility and repeated professional use must work together.
- Alcohol-free
- No skin irritations
- Proven microbiological efficacy
- Non-flammable
- Tested compatibility with a wide range of sensitive instrument materials
- Designed for repeated application
- Designed for low-vapour application
- Options for disinfection alone or cleaning and disinfection in one step
- A dedicated Class IIa solution for reusable medical devices
Available instrument disinfection solutions
FERMACIDAL
Alcohol-free instrument disinfectant designed for professional applications.
- Alcohol-free
- Proven microbiological efficacy
- Non-flammable
- Tested compatibility with a wide range of sensitive instrument materials
- MEA / SSMA tested
- Suitable for repeated professional instrument-hygiene workflows
FERMACIDAL MED
Alcohol-free Class IIa medical-device disinfectant for reusable medical devices.
FERMACIDAL MED performs the disinfection step within professional medical-device reprocessing workflows. It does not provide a cleaning or sterilisation function.
- Alcohol-free
- Proven microbiological efficacy
- A dedicated Class IIa solution for reusable medical devices
- Tested compatibility with selected sensitive medical-device materials
- Application by immersion, wiping or spraying, according to the instructions for use
- Supports repeated medical-device reprocessing workflows
- Non-flammable
ICEPUR
Alcohol-free instrument cleaner-disinfectant concentrate for professional application.
ICEPUR cleans and disinfects in one step, supporting professional workflows in which both functions are required.
- Alcohol-free
- Cleans & disinfects in one step
- Proven microbiological efficacy
- MEA / SSMA tested
- Non-flammable
- Tested compatibility with a wide range of sensitive instrument materials
Applications across industries
Instrument disinfection supports daily operations across a wide range of professional environments:
