Description
Micro-Scientific Micro-MEC Monitor Strips verify that Micro-Cide 28 solution is still above its 1.8 percent minimum effective concentration before instruments are disinfected. Each bottle holds 60 strips for daily checks across the solution's 28-day reuse life. Two bottles per case keep the monitoring program stocked alongside the disinfectant.
- MEC verification – confirms glutaraldehyde stays above the 1.8% minimum effective concentration
- Made for Micro-Cide 28 – designed for the Micro-Cide 28 high-level disinfectant
- 60 strips per bottle – covers daily monitoring through the 28-day reuse cycle
- Simple pass check – a quick dip-and-read step before the first load of the day
Micro-MEC Strips Keep Glutaraldehyde Reuse Honest
A reusable disinfectant is only as good as its current concentration, and guessing is not a monitoring program. Micro-MEC strips give reprocessing staff a fast, documented check that Micro-Cide 28 remains above its 1.8 percent minimum effective concentration. A strip is dipped in the solution and read against the pass criteria before instruments are committed to the soak. Used daily, the strips protect patients and keep reuse records defensible during surveys. Each bottle contains 60 strips, enough for daily checks across multiple 28-day solution cycles. The strips monitor the solution only, and they do not sterilize or validate the disinfection process itself.
Features and Benefits
Monitoring Accuracy
- 1.8% MEC threshold – the strip is calibrated to the Micro-Cide 28 minimum effective concentration
- Solution-specific – formulated for 1.8% glutaraldehyde monitoring in Micro-Cide 28
- Pre-load check – results are read before instruments enter the solution
Program Practicality
- 60 strips per bottle – supports daily monitoring habits
- 2 bottles per case – stocked together with the disinfectant supply
- Documented results – checks can be logged with each solution batch
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Product type – Glutaraldehyde concentration monitor test strips
- Monitors – Minimum effective concentration of 1.8% glutaraldehyde
- Companion product – Micro-Cide 28 high-level disinfectant
- Limit – Strips monitor solution concentration, and they do not validate the disinfection process
Packaging & Model Information
- SKU M60054 – supplied as cs
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Why Choose the Micro-MEC Monitor Strips?
Reuse programs fail audits when monitoring is informal, and these strips make the check a 30-second documented habit. They are the small control that makes a 28-day reuse claim safe to rely on.
- Audit-ready records – daily strip checks document that solution stayed in specification
- Protects patients – catches a weakened solution before it is used on instruments
- Extends solution value – confident reuse to the full 28 days instead of early disposal
- No extra equipment – dip-and-read strips need no meter or calibration
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Micro-MEC strips measure?
They measure whether the glutaraldehyde concentration in Micro-Cide 28 solution is at or above the 1.8 percent minimum effective concentration.
How often should the solution be tested?
Test before use, typically at the start of each day the solution is used, and log the result with the solution batch.
Do the strips prove instruments are disinfected?
No, the strips only monitor solution concentration. They cannot validate that the disinfection process itself was effective.
How many strips are in a case?
Each bottle holds 60 strips, and the case contains 2 bottles.
Can these strips test other glutaraldehyde brands?
They are designed and calibrated for Micro-Cide 28 solution. Use the test strips specified by the manufacturer of any other disinfectant.
