Surfasept S.A., Septodont is a aldehyde free solution for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces in dentistry.
- Surface disinfectant
- Bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal.
- Available as 200mL dispensing pump, 1 Litre bottle with spray nozzle and also as 5 Litre refill tank.
Pros:
- Surfasept S.A., Septodont, is a surface disinfectant for use specially in dentistry.
- It is composed of Isopropyl alcohol and Chlorhexidine gluconate. Alcohol virtually provides immediate disinfection. Chlorhexidine is also bactericidal in action.
- Bactericidal
- Fungicidal : active on Candida albicans
- Virucidal : active on HIV-1 (AIDS) virus and Herpes simplex virus type I and on HBV virus (hepatitis B).
- It is aldehyde-free. It allows the purest form of alcohol to be available for disinfection.
Cons:
- It is highly flammable.
- Prolonged use of alcohol on plastic or rubber has shown to harden and sometimes make it swollen.
- It is expensive when compared to other similar products.
How to Use?
Using the provided spray nozzle, the solution should be sprayed onto the surface, making it wet. Then the surface can be wiped clean.
Review of Surfasept S.A.
Septodont has produced a quality product for use in dentistry in the form of Surfasept S.A. It’s unique combination of ispropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine gluconate provides both complete and fast surface disinfection.
It should be used between 2 appointments, specially when no aerosol procedure is performed and the surfaces are not soiled.
Soap water and hypochlorite solution or chlorine dioxide solution should be used to clean soiled surfaces.
P.S.: Surfasept S.A. is not listed on either Septodont (Global) or Septodont (India) website but is listed on a fake looking Septodont India website. Septodont representatives do promote the product in India. I have written to Septodont for official clarification. Will update if and when I hear from them.
P.P.S (3.7.20): Mr Shinde, Director & GM, Septodont India has clarified that, it was an IT mistake and hence, Surfasept S.A. has been listed back on the website.
