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Effective cleaning is one of the most important steps in reusable medical instrument reprocessing. Blood, proteins, tissue residues and other organic contaminants can adhere to instruments after clinical use and may be difficult to remove using ordinary detergents alone.
UPS Hygiene Enzycide® is an enzymatic cleaner formulated with a combination of enzymes in a detergent base for cleaning soiled medical instruments and selected medical equipment.
The product is indicated by UPS Hygiene for cleaning soiled instruments such as endoscopes, laparoscopes and orthoscopes, and can also be used for medical processor cleaning. It is available in 100 ml, 1 litre and 5 litre packs.
An enzymatic cleaner is a cleaning formulation containing enzymes designed to help break down organic contaminants.
If these residues are allowed to dry on instruments, cleaning can become more difficult.
An enzymatic cleaning solution is therefore used as part of the instrument-reprocessing process to assist in removing organic contamination before subsequent disinfection or sterilization.
Disinfection and sterilization processes work more effectively when instruments have first been properly cleaned.
Cleaning helps remove:
This prepares the instrument for the next stage of reprocessing.
UPS Hygiene's own FAQ recommends cleaning instruments before applying disinfectants and notes that cleaner surfaces facilitate better disinfection.
UPS Hygiene's Enzycide® is described as an instant enzymatic detergent for endoscopes and as a solution for medical and surgical instruments. Its formulation consists of a combination of enzymes in a detergent base.
The UPS Hygiene brochure also describes Enzycide™ as an enzymatic cleaner for instruments that can be used in an ultrasonic bath.
Enzymatic cleaning solutions can be used in appropriate reprocessing workflows for:
Endoscopes contain complex surfaces, channels and components that require careful cleaning according to the device manufacturer's instructions.
Laparoscopic instruments can have joints, shafts and working components where organic contamination may accumulate.
Appropriate enzymatic cleaning can assist in removing organic contamination from reusable instruments before subsequent processing.
Reusable surgical instruments can require effective removal of blood, protein and tissue residues before disinfection or sterilization.
Enzycide® can be used in an ultrasonic bath as indicated by the manufacturer.
An enzymatic cleaner and a disinfectant perform different functions.
Enzymatic cleaner: primarily supports removal of organic contamination.
Disinfectant: is intended to inactivate microorganisms according to its validated efficacy and intended use.
A proper reprocessing protocol may therefore require both cleaning and subsequent disinfection or sterilization, depending on the device and application.
Before using an enzymatic cleaner, healthcare facilities should verify:
Always follow the current product label and instrument manufacturer's IFU.
It is used to assist in removing organic contaminants such as blood, proteins and tissue residues from reusable medical instruments.
No. Enzymatic cleaners are primarily cleaning agents. They should not automatically be considered substitutes for a validated disinfection or sterilization process.
Organic soil can interfere with subsequent disinfection. Proper cleaning prepares the instrument for effective downstream processing.
UPS Hygiene identifies Enzycide® as an enzymatic detergent for endoscopes and lists endoscopes among its indicated applications.
The UPS Hygiene product information lists laparoscopes among the soiled medical instruments for which Enzycide® can be used.
UPS Hygiene's brochure states that Enzycide™ can be used in an ultrasonic bath.
Enzymatic cleaners are generally used to assist in removing organic contaminants including proteinaceous material, blood and tissue residues.
The required cleaning method depends on the instrument, contamination level, device manufacturer's instructions and healthcare facility protocol.
Check the product instructions, dilution, contact time, temperature, compatibility, cleaning method and instrument manufacturer's IFU.
UPS Hygiene currently lists Enzycide® in 100 ml, 1 litre and 5 litre packs.
Yes, cleaning is commonly an important preparatory step before subsequent disinfection or sterilization, but the complete process should follow the device manufacturer's validated reprocessing instructions.
UPS Hygiene provides product information and states that technical documents such as MSDS and product validation reports are available on request.
For hospitals, CSSDs, endoscopy departments, dental clinics and surgical facilities, effective instrument cleaning is a fundamental part of the reprocessing workflow.
Ask UPS Hygiene about Enzycide® and the appropriate cleaning protocol for your application.
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