Metrex Research

Metrex Research disinfectant products are used to clean, disinfect, and sterilize surfaces, instruments, and hands in clinical and healthcare settings. The Metrex Research line covers everything from high-level disinfectants for reusable medical instruments to surface wipes and hand sanitizers for everyday infection control.

Metrex Research infection control products are designed for healthcare professionals, dental offices, outpatient clinics, and surgical centers that require EPA-registered or high-level disinfection solutions. These products are intended for trained clinical staff who follow established infection prevention protocols rather than general household consumers.

Start by identifying whether your facility needs a surface disinfectant, a high-level disinfectant for reusable instruments, or an enzymatic detergent for instrument pre-soaking. Metrex Research offers distinct product categories for each use case, so matching the product type to your specific clinical workflow and regulatory requirements is the most reliable approach.

High-level disinfectants in the Metrex Research line are formulated to reprocess semi-critical reusable medical instruments by eliminating nearly all microorganisms, including bacterial spores at extended contact times. Surface disinfectants in the same line are designed for hard, non-porous environmental surfaces and are not intended for instrument reprocessing.

Start by diluting the enzymatic instrument detergent concentrate according to the manufacturer's instructions, then fully submerge soiled instruments and allow them to pre-soak for the recommended contact time. Enzymatic detergents work by breaking down protein, carbohydrate, and fat-based bioburden on instrument surfaces before terminal disinfection or sterilization.

Yes, a glutaraldehyde concentration indicator is necessary to confirm that a glutaraldehyde-based high-level disinfectant solution remains at or above its minimum effective concentration before each use. Regulatory guidelines and infection control standards require facilities to test reusable disinfectant solutions with an appropriate test strip to ensure patient safety.

Yes, Metrex Research produces alcohol-based disinfectant wipes that are formulated for use on hard, non-porous medical equipment surfaces and clinical contact surfaces. Always verify material compatibility with the equipment manufacturer before use, since alcohol-based wipes may not be suitable for all surface types or coatings.

Store Metrex Research high-level disinfectant solutions in their original, tightly sealed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Once a solution is activated or diluted, it has a defined use-life that must be tracked and the solution must be discarded when concentration testing indicates it has fallen below the minimum effective concentration.

No, Metrex Research surface disinfectants cannot be substituted for high-level disinfectants when reprocessing semi-critical reusable medical instruments. Surface disinfectants are cleared for environmental surfaces only, and using them in place of a validated high-level disinfection process does not meet the clinical or regulatory standard required for instrument reprocessing.