Cidex Explained

CIDEX is a brand name for a Glutaraldehyde-free (0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde) high-level disinfecting solution used within the field of medicine.^[1]

The CIDEX brand name has been registered as a trademark since 1962.^[2]

• Cidex OPA solution, with ortho-phthalaldehyde as active ingredient^[3]
• Nu-Cidex, with peracetic acid^[4] This product is discontinued.^[5]
• Cidex Plus, with glutaraldehyde^[6] This product is discontinued.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1999-10-08 . 510(K) Safety and Effectiveness for CIDEX® OPA Solution . FDA.
2. Web site: June 26, 1962 . Trademark Status & Document Retrieval for CIDEX . TSDR.
3. Sokol . W. N. (2004) . "Nine episodes of anaphylaxis following cystoscopy caused by Cidex OPA (ortho-phthalaldehyde) high-level disinfectant in 4 patients after cytoscopy". . Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . 2004 . 114 . 2 . 392–397 . 10.1016/j.jaci.2004.04.031 . 15316522.
4. Lynam . P. A. . Babb . J. R . Fraise . A. P. (1995) . Comparison of the mycobactericidal activity of 2% alkaline glutaraldehyde and 'Nu-Cidex' (0.35% peracetic acid) . The Journal of Hospital Infection . 1995 . 30 . 3 . 237–240 . 10.1016/S0195-6701(95)90322-4 . 8522783.
5. Web site: Discontinued - APX Cidex Activated Dialdehyde Solution, 5 Liter, 4/cs (2266). Date searched 5/14/2024 . MD Supplies.
6. Web site: Cidex, Cidex Plus, Cidex OPA, Enzol Solutions . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130115045826/http://www.civco.com/mmi/ultrasound_products/accessories/disinfectant_cleaners/cidex . 2013-01-15 . Civco.
7. Web site: Cidex Plus, 28-Day Sterilizing Solution, 1 Quart Bottle, CIDEX®, Each. Date searched: 5/14/2024. . McGuff.