Materials Compatibility List

Chemicals for processing endoscopes

and endoscopic instruments
 Materials Compatibility List

Preface
Hygiene is a fundamental component of the entire health care process and, therefore, requires a high
degree of professional competence and responsibility. The goal must be to provide suitable procedures
for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization that can be implemented in the daily routine and that take all
valid standards and regulations for each individual instrument into consideration.

The focus is on:

Legal and regulatory requirements for reprocessing medical products
The safety of patients, users and third parties
Lowering the status of contamination to unavoidable residual risks

The KARL STORZ material compatibility list is your guide for the reprocessing of rigid and flexible
endoscopes as well as endoscopic instruments and provides the best possible value preservation of
your investments. The chemicals listed here have been tested and approved by KARL STORZ with
regard to material compatibility.

A differentiation is made between manual cleaning and disinfection/ultrasonic cleaning and machine
cleaning and disinfection for which various chemical agents are used. Material compatibility approval is
based on tests on various processing chemicals. Therefore, any possible chemical cross-reactions due
to insufficient neutralization/rinsing between process steps or incorrect dosage/exposure time can not be
ruled out. This particularly applies to subsequent low-temperature sterilization as this process also uses
chemical agents.

To ensure efficacious reprocessing conforming to legal and statutory requirements, please observe
user manuals for each specific product and the detailed user manual Cleaning, Disinfection, Care and
Sterilization of KARLSTORZ Instruments.

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Table of Contents
Preface......................................................................................................................................................2

1. Manual Cleaning and Disinfection/Ultrasonic Cleaning ......................................................................4

1.1 General warnings...............................................................................................................................4
1.2 KARL STORZ has tested material compatibility and approved the following agents........................6
2. Machine cleaning and disinfection.......................................................................................................16
2.1 General warnings.............................................................................................................................16
2.2 KARL STORZ has tested material compatibility and approved the following agents......................18
3. Notes.......................................................................................................................................................22

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 Materials Compatibility List

1. Manual cleaning and disinfection / ultrasonic cleaning

The substances listed here have been approved and tested by KARLSTORZ with regard
to material compatibility. This list is not a statement concerning the microbiological
effectiveness of the products.

The following KARL STORZ instruments are not suitable for ultrasonic cleaning:
Rigid telescopes
Flexible and semiflexible fiberscopes
Other instruments with optical components made of glass, with chips, or with electronic
components

1.1 General warnings

Warning:
During all cleaning and disinfection procedures on contaminated instruments, please
observe the occupational safety guidelines of the employers liability insurance association
(Berufsgenossenschaft) or equivalent organization.
Warning:
Gigasept FF from the chemical manufacturer Schlke & Mayr GmbH at a concentration of
8% and a contact time of 60 minutes is not approved for fiberscopes.
Warning:
In the case of flexible endoscopes, first vent and then remove the leakage tester so that the
pressure compensation valve closes again.
Warning:
In the case of flexible endoscopes, the pressure compensation cap must be removed from
the vent connection during liquid immersion / chemical disinfection.
Caution:
Please follow the instructions Cleaning, Disinfection, Care and Sterilization of KARLSTORZ
Instruments. These provide a detailed description of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
procedures.
Caution:
To minimize stress on materials, avoid repeated switching between processing procedures.
Caution:
Damage to materials: Cleaning the outer sheath of flexible fiberscopes with alcohol or
ammonium chlorides will damage the material, particularly at the hose nozzle.

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Caution:
Please note that when preparing and using the solutions, the chemical manufacturers
instructions on concentration and contact time must be strictly followed. Excessively
long immersion or incorrect concentrations may cause damage. Please contact the chemical
manufacturer regarding microbiological effectiveness.
Caution:
Using SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION may lead to surface alterations in aluminum parts
(even if coated), plastics, and soldered joints, and it may reduce the service life of the
instruments.
Caution:
Before placing the flexible endoscope in the solution, check leak tightness since any liquid
penetration may cause damage.
Caution:
Regardless of the selected cleaning and disinfection procedure, flexible endoscopes should
not be heated to temperatures above 60 C.
Caution:
Endoscopes should not be cleaned in an ultrasound bath.
Caution:
The use of rinse aids is not approved for plastics. Rinse aids have a negative effect on
plasticizers, which may lead to breakage.
Note:
National laws and regulations must be observed.
In the case of semi-critical medical devices that are used in a non-sterile condition,
disinfectants with full virucidal efficacy should be used.
Note:
The C-MAC video laryngoscope series (840XXX) is considered to be a video endoscope.
Note:
For detailed information on processing, please refer to the respective instructions for use.
Note:
Please contact the chemical manufacturer regarding the range of action of the chemical
agents used.

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 Materials Compatibility List

1.2 KARL STORZ has tested material compatibility and approved the following
agents:

Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Acto GmbH Actosed Endo X X X

Acto GmbH Actosed Endo Terra X X
Acto GmbH Actosed Enzym X
Acto GmbH Actosed Forte
Acto GmbH Actosed Forte N X X X
Acto GmbH Actosed PA Powder X X
Advanced Sterilization
Products*
Cidex 7 X X X X X
Advanced Sterilization
Products*
Cidex OPA X X
Advanced Sterilization
Products*
Cidezyme X X X
Advanced Sterilization
Products*
Enzol X X X
Advanced Sterilization
Products*
NU Cidex X X
Advanced Sterilization
Products**
Cidex Plus X X X X X
Akadia - Chemie Akadent X X
AMC Omnicide X X X X X
AMC Omnicide 14 X X X X X
Alkapharm Peralkan X X X X
Alpro Dental-Produkte
GmbH
BIB forte X X

* Johnson & Johnson

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 Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Anios Aniosept Active X X

Anios Aniosyme P.L.A. X X
Anios Aniosyme 5 Synergy X X
Anios Hexanios G+R X X X X X
Anios Anioxyde 1000 X X
Anios Octanius basique X X X
Anios OPASTER X X
Anios Steranios 2% X X X X
Antiseptica chem. Pharm.
Prod. GmbH
Descogen I X
Antiseptica chem. Pharm. Kombi Instru.-Desinfektion
Prod. GmbH N X
Antiseptica chem. Pharm.
Prod. GmbH
Triacid N X X X
B. Braun Medical AG Helipur H plus N X
B. Braun Medical AG Helizyme X X
B. Braun Medical AG Helix ultra X X
B. Braun Medical AG Stabimed
B. Braun Medical AG Stabimed fresh X X
Bandelin electronic GmbH Stammopur DR X X
Bandelin electronic GmbH Stammopur DR 8 X X

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 Materials Compatibility List

Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Bandelin electronic GmbH Stammopur GR X X X

Bandelin electronic GmbH Stammopur R X X X
Bochemie a.s. Chirosan X X X X
Bochemie a.s. Chirosan plus X X X
Bochemie a.s. Discleen enzyme X
Bochemie a.s. Discleen Endo AF X X X X
Bochemie a.s. Discleen Endo PAA X
Bochemie a.s. Discleen Extra X
Bode Chemie GmbH Bodedex forte X
Bode Chemie GmbH Bomix plus
Dismoclean twin basic /
Bode Chemie GmbH
enzyme X X X X X
Bode Chemie GmbH Korsolex med AF X X X X X
Bode Chemie GmbH Korsolex basic X
Bode Chemie GmbH Korsolex extra X X
Bode Chemie GmbH Korsolex FF X X X X X
Bode Chemie GmbH Korsolex PAA X X
Borer Chemie AG Deconex 50 FF X X X X
Borer Chemie AG Deconex 53 PLUS
Borer Chemie AG Deconex HLD PA/PA 20 X X

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 Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Borer Chemie AG Deconex POWER ZYME X

Borer Chemie AG Deconex 54 SPORCIDE X X
Borer Chemie AG Deconex 53 INSTRUMENT X X
Calgon Vestal Laboratories Klenzyme X X X X X
DuPont PeraSafe X X X X
DuPont Rely+On Perasafe X
Deppe,
Laboratorium Dr. rer. nat.
EndoStar X X
Deppe,
InstruPlus
Laboratorium Dr. rer. nat

Deppe,
Laboratorium Dr. rer. nat
InstruPlus N X X X
Deppe,
Laboratorium Dr. rer. nat
InstruStar X X X
Deppe,
Laboratorium Dr. rer. nat
InstruZym X
DERCLEAN DERDEVICE PLUS A2 204 X X X X
DERCLEAN DERDEVICE PLUS OPA X X X X
Detrox Detro Forte X X X X X
Detrox Detro Plus X X X X
Detrox Detro Plus OPA X X X X
Detrox Detro OPA X X X X X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekusept aktiv X

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 Materials Compatibility List

Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekusept Cleaner X X

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekusept easy X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekusept extra N X X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekusept forte X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekusept MultiEnzyme X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekusept Plus
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekusept Pulver Classic
Esteer Pharma GmbH Ultraseptin Aktiv X X
Esteer Pharma GmbH Ultraseptin Classic X X
Esteer Pharma GmbH Ultradesmit AF X X
Esteer Pharma GmbH Ultraseptin PAA X
Fresenius AG Afid X X X
Fresenius AG Afid plus X X X X
Fresenius AG Sporizid X X X X X X
Fresenius AG Sporizid FF X
Heck Dental GmbH Ventisept M Plus Neu X
Helvemed Instrument Forte
HIMED GmbH EndoSeptol FF X X X X
HIMED GmbH InstruCid AF X X X X X

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 Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Holifa Poska Sp. z.o.o Polsept Holifa X X X

Holifa Poska Sp. z.o.o Polsept Plus X
Indeba Industria E
Commercio LTDA
Letahdeido X X X X
Laboratorios INIBSA INSTRUNET F.A. CONCEN. X X
Jose Collado S.A. Darodor 4000 Liquido X X X X
Jose Collado S.A. Darodor 9000 X X X X
Jose Collado S.A. Darodor Sinaldehyd 2000 X X X X
Lonza AG Formulierung ID 50 X X X X
Lysoform
Dr. Rosemann GmbH
Lysoformin 2000 X X X
Lysoform
Dr. Rosemann GmbH
Almyrol X X X
Lysoform
Dr. Rosemann GmbH
Desoform X X
Lysoform
Dr. Rosemann GmbH
Lysoformin 3000 X X X X
MediChem International MediZyme X X X X
MediChem International MedDis X X X X
PERASCOPE 3 DAY
MediChem International
Sterilant X X
Medi-line Viruton Powder X X X
Merz Hygiene GmbH Mucadont-Zymaktiv X
Merz Hygiene GmbH Edisonite Super X X X

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 Materials Compatibility List

Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Merz Hygiene GmbH Mucadont-IS X X X

Merz Hygiene GmbH Mucocit-T neu
METASYS
Medizintechnik GmbH
ID 50 X X X X
METASYS
Medizintechnik GmbH
Green & Clean ID X X X
Metrex Research
Corporation
Coldspor X X X X X
Metrex Research
Corporation
Empower X X X X X
Metrex Research
Corporation
MetriCide X X X X X
Metrex Research
Corporation
Metrizyme X X X X X
Metrex Research MetriCide OPA Plus
Corporation Solution X X
Miltex, Inc. EZ - Zyme X X X X X
Minntech International Adaspor X X X X
Mir Dezinfektsii MIROXIDE-2000 X X X X
Necmkimya BIORAD GDA 2% X X X X X
Necmkimya BIORAD Rayd Guanide X X X
Nova-Praxis-Hygiene NOVA Biguades AF X X
PRISMAN GmbH POW(D)ER Konz. IDP 700 X
PRISMAN GmbH IDP-ic 70 POWDER X
Profarma Ajatin Extra Strong X X

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 Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Promagent AB Wavacide X X
Rheosol Wachendorff-
RHEOSEPT-ID plus
Chemie GmbH

Rheosol Wachendorff- RHEOSEPT-ID aktiv

Chemie GmbH Granulat
The Ruhof Corporation Endozime X X X X X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Instru plus flssig X X X X X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Descoton forte X X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Descoton 2% GDA X X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Descoton Extra X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Multizyme Forte X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Perfektan Endo X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Perfektan Neu X X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Perfektan TB X X X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Plurazyme X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Gigasept AF (forte) X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Gigasept FF (neu) X X X X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Gigasept Instru AF X X X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Gigasept Med forte X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Gigasept PAA concentrate X X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Gigazyme X

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 Materials Compatibility List

Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Schlke & Mayr GmbH Lysetol V X X X X

Sirmaxo Chemicals Pvt.
Ltd.
Sanizyme X
Sirmaxo Chemicals Pvt.
Ltd.
Sanidex OPA X X X X
Sirmaxo Chemicals Pvt.
Ltd.
Saniscope X X X
Steril-4 s.r.l. STERIL-C X X X X
STERIS Corporation EnzyCare 2 X X X
STERIS Corporation Resert TM HLD XL X X
STERIS Corporation HAMO 100 (HPID) X X X X
Tristel Solutions Ltd. Tristel Wipes System X X X
Wavi Energie System INC. Wavicide-01 X X X X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher endo CLEAN X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher Septo 3000 X X X X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher Septo 2000 new X X X X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher endo DIS active X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher LM 2 X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher Septo MED
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher mediclean X X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher mediclean forte X X X

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 Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher medizym X X X

Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
Whiteley Industries Pty. Ltd.
Whiteley Industries Pty. Ltd.
neodisher Septo Active X X X X
neodisher SeptoClean X X X X
neodisher endo SEPT PAC X X X X
neodisher SeptoPreClean
Aidal Plus X X X X
Matrix X X

Suitable chemical agents

X Unsuitable chemical agents

If agents other than those listed above have been used, any arising damage is not covered by
KARLSTORZ.

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 Materials Compatibility List

2. Machine cleaning and disinfection

Select telescope cleaning and disinfection procedures in consultation with the manufacturers of the
machine and the chemicals. Only use special processes that have been validated for this purpose.
Please contact the manufacturer of the processing chemicals regarding microbiological effectiveness.

2.1 General warnings

Warning:
During all cleaning and disinfection procedures on contaminated instruments, please
observe the occupational safety guidelines of the employers liability insurance association
(Berufsgenossenschaft) or equivalent organization.
Caution:
Please follow the instructions Cleaning, Disinfection, Care and Sterilization of KARLSTORZ
Instruments. These provide a detailed description of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
procedures.
Caution:
To minimize stress on materials, avoid repeated switching between processing procedures.
Caution:
Flexible endoscopes should never be steam sterilized (autoclaved).
Caution:
The pressure compensation cap must be removed from the vent connection during liquid
immersion / chemical disinfection.
Caution:
Please note that when preparing and using the solutions, the chemical manufacturers
instructions on concentration and contact time must be strictly followed. Excessively
long immersion or incorrect concentrations may cause damage. Please contact the chemical
manufacturer regarding microbiological effectiveness.
Caution:
Regardless of the selected cleaning and disinfection procedure, flexible endoscopes should
not be heated to temperatures above 60 C.
Caution:
The use of rinse aids is not approved for plastics. Rinse aids have a negative effect on
plasticizers, which may lead to breakage.

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Note:
The C-MAC video laryngoscope series (840XXX) is considered to be a video endoscope.
Note:
For detailed information on processing, please refer to the respective instructions for use.
Note:
Please contact the chemical manufacturer regarding the range of action of the chemical
agents used.

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2.2 KARL STORZ has tested material compatibility and approved the following
agents:
Manufacturer
Advanced Sterilization
Products*
BHT Hygiene Technik
GmbH
BHT Hygiene Technik
GmbH
Bochemie
Bode Chemie GmbH
Bode Chemie GmbH
Bode Chemie GmbH
Bode Chemie GmbH
Bode Chemie GmbH
Borer Chemie AG
Borer Chemie AG
B. Braun Medical AG
B. Braun Medical AG
B. Braun Medical AG
B. Braun Medical AG
Deppe,
Laboratorium Dr. rer. Nat.
Deppe,
Laboratorium Dr. rer. Nat.
* Johnson & Johnson
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Materials Compatibility List
Suitable for ultrasonic
Rigid telescopes and
video endoscopes
Cleaning agent
Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes
endoscopes
Disinfectant
Instruments
baths
Trade name
Cidex O.P.A. X X X X X
BHT Scope Cleaner X X X
BHT Scope Disinfectant X X X
Discleen Enzyme X X X X X
Dismoclean 24 Vario X X X
Dismoclean 28 Alka one X X X
Dismoclean twin basic/
Dismoclean twin zyme X X X
Korsolex-Endo-Cleaner X
Korsolex-Endo-Disinfectant X
Deconex ALKAMILD X X X
Deconex POWER ZYME X
Helimatic Cleaner alkaline X X X
Helimatic Cleaner Neutral X X X X
Helimatic Cleaner
enzymatic X
Helimatic Disinfectant X
Endomat Plus
Labomat E X
 Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Deppe,
Laboratorium Dr. rer. Nat.
Endomat Plus Viruguard X
DiverseyLever Sumatox E X X X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH MetalClean Plus X X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekumatic FD X X X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekumatic FR X X X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekumatic FRE X X X
Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Sekumatic MultiClean X X X
IMS Adapspor Ready to Use X X X
Medisafe UK, Ltd. 3E-Zyme/HS-Zyme X X X
MEDIVATORS Inc. Rapicide X
MEDIVATORS Inc. Rapicide PA X
Merz Consumer Care
GmbH
Mucapur AF X X X
Merz Consumer Care
GmbH
Mucapur ED X
Merz Consumer Care
GmbH
Mucapur ER X
Merz Consumer Care
GmbH
Mucapur ED plus X
Merz Consumer Care
GmbH
Mucapur ER Plus X
Ruhof Corporation Endozime AW X X X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Thermoton Cleaner X X X

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 Materials Compatibility List

Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Thermoton Endo X

Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Thermoton NR X
Schumacher, Dr. GmbH Thermoton Desinfektant X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Thermosept alka clean X X X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Thermosept alka clean forte X X X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Thermosept DK X X X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Thermosept ED X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Thermosept ER X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Thermosept PAA X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Thermosept RKN-zym X X X
Schlke & Mayr GmbH Thermosept RKF forte X X X
STERIS Corporation HAMO 100 (HPID) X X X
STERIS Corporation Instru-Klenz X X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher endo CLEAN X X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher endo Sept GA X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher DuoClean X X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher FA X X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher FE X X X X X
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher Oxivario X X X

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 Suitable for ultrasonic

Rigid telescopes and

video endoscopes
Cleaning agent

Camera heads
Flexible video
Fiberscopes

endoscopes
Disinfectant

Instruments
baths
Manufacturer Trade name

Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co. neodisher mediclean X X X

Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
Weigert, Dr. GmbH & Co.
neodisher mediclean forte X
neodisher medizym X
neodisher SeptoClean X X X
neodisher Septo DA X X X
neodisher Septo DN X
neodisher endo SEPT PAC X X X X X

Suitable chemical agents

X Unsuitable chemical agents

If agents other than those listed above have been used, any arising damage is not covered by
KARLSTORZ.

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3. Notes

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