Actosed Forte Ready
High-level disinfectant based on 2% glutaraldehyde.
Ready-to-use solution for the final disinfection by immersion of pre-cleaned, reusable, heat-sensitive semi-critical and critical medical devices, invasive and non-invasive.
- Packaging and references
- 1 format
Overview
Applications
- Cleaned flexible and rigid endoscopes
- Stainless steel surgical instruments, including minimally invasive surgery
- Anaesthesia equipment and non-heat-resistant instruments
- Manual use or in an endoscope washer
Key benefits
- Ready to use, no activator
- Wetting power without foaming
- Solution reusable for up to 15 days, checked with test strips
- Wide material compatibility
Technical characteristics
Composition
2% glutaraldehyde buffered to neutral pH, with corrosion inhibitors and auxiliary substances.
Material compatibility
Glass, ceramic, stainless steel, hard rubber and synthetic materials: hard plastic, rubber (including latex and silicone), polyacrylate, polycarbonate.
Efficacy and standards
- Bactericidal15 min
EN 14561
Ready to use
- Fungicidal15 min
C. albicans, A. brasiliensis
EN 14562
Ready to use
- Tuberculocidal, mycobactericidal15 min
EN 14348EN 14563
Ready to use
- Virucidal15 min
Adeno, Polio, MNV
EN 14476
Ready to use
- Sporicidal60 min
EN 13704
Ready to use
Instructions for use
- Dilution or dose
- Ready to use
- Contact time
- According to the required activity (see efficacy table)
- Pre-clean surfaces and channels with a suitable enzymatic cleaner (the manufacturer recommends Actoclean Perfect), rinse and dry.
- Pour the solution into the bath and immerse the instruments so that all surfaces and channels are in contact; keep the bath closed.
- Observe the contact time for the required activity.
- Rinse in water of at least drinking quality, fully immersing the device for at least 1 minute; repeat twice more, then dry.
- The solution remains usable for up to 15 days: check the minimum effective concentration with test strips and replace it sooner if it becomes cloudy or soiled.
- In an endoscope washer, follow the machine manufacturer’s instructions.
Packaging and references
| Format | Reference |
|---|---|
| 5 L jerrycan | 01.0303.5 |
Documentation
- Product sheetPDF · ACTO GmbH · English (opens in a new tab)
- Instructions for usePDF · ACTO GmbH · English (opens in a new tab)
- Safety data sheet (SDS)PDF · ACTO GmbH · English · revised 2 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Official documents hosted by the manufacturer. They open in a new tab.
Safety and storage
Use products safely. Always read the label and the safety data sheet before use.
Storage
Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Between 5 °C and 40 °C. Keep only in the original container, with containment for any leaks. Do not store with oxidising agents; keep away from food and drink.
Related products and accessories
- AccessoryGlutaraldehyde test stripsChecks the glutaraldehyde concentration of the solution in use. Separate reference: 14.4164.25.
- AccessoryGlutaraldehyde solution neutraliserNeutralises the glutaraldehyde solution before disposal. Separate reference: 14.4164.30.
- Disinfection traysTrays for immersing instruments in disinfection solutions (3, 10 and 30 L).
- Actosed HP ReadyHigh-level disinfectant based on peracetic acid.
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