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MicroCare Medical – Denver, CO

MicroCare Medical, a leader of critical cleaning products for over 40 years, has emerged as a trusted supplier of infection prevention products to medical, dental, industrial, and veterinary facilities.

With manufacturing in the US, they consistently uphold stringent standards of quality and regulatory compliance with an emphasis on biodegradable formulations.

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MicroCare Medical Portfolio

  • CATEGORIES
    • Pre-treatment
    • Enzymatic Detergents 
      • Automated Cleaning Detergents 
    • Instrument Reprocessing 
    • Surface Disinfectants 
    • Sterilization 

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Instrument Reprocessing

Pre-Treatment

    • ProEZ Foam – ProEZ Gel – QEZ Bedside Kits

Cleaning 

    • Enzymatic Detergents 🡪 ProEZ 1, 2, AW Quad, ProEZ SCD
    • Non-Enzymatic Detergents 🡪 ProWash, ProCleanse Plus, ProCLeanse Plus SCD, Good Vibrations

Lubricating

    • ProLube Detergent/ ProLube SCD – Automatic Washers
    • ProLube RTU – After cleaning before sterilization 

Sterilization

    • ProView Pouches – Self Sealing Sterilization Pouches
    • ProChek ID and ProChek S – Sterilization Indicators (Class 4)

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Enzymes

  • Protease - blood
  • Lipase - fats
  • Amylase - starch
  • Cellulase – tissue

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  • Primarily Private Label
    • Large Distributor Focus
    • NEW and Complimentary Products to MicroCare
    • Instrument Reprocessing
    • Enzymatics
    • Evacuation Cleaners
    • Tablets

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Pre-Treatment

Application

BENEFITS

COMPETITORS

ALWAYS FRESH ENZYME ACTION, BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANTS, COMPLIANCE, HIGH EFFICACY

OR, ER, AMBULATORY & OUTPATIENT SURGERY,

LABOR & DELIVERY, CASE CARTS, INSTRUMENTS

STERIS, RUHOFF, ECOLAB, PRIVATE LABEL

QUICK ACTING, RINSIBILITY, 72HR HOLD TIME, SPOT TREATS TOUGH SOILS, NEVER DRIES HARD OR STICKY

OR, ER, AMBULATORY & OUTPATIENT SURGERY,

LABOR & DELIVERY, CASE CARTS, INSTRUMENTS

STERIS, RUHOFF, ECOLAB, PRIVATE LABEL

PROEZ GEL

PROEZ FOAM

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Pre-Treatment – Spec Clean Endoscope Sponge

USAGE

BENEFITS

COMPETITORS

PRE-SATURATED SPONGE WITH AW QUAD

DISSOLVES BIOBURDEN, NEUTRAL pH, NON-FOAMING

GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTERS & LABS (SCOPES)

75 Million Endoscopies Annually, 16 Million Colonoscopies

STERIS/CANTEL, DIVERSATEK, BOSTON SCI. , METREX

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Cleaning- Enzymatic Detergents

USAGE

BENEFITS

COMPETITORS

SINGLE ENZYME FOR LIGHT SOIL LOADS,

LOW FOAMING, ECONOMICAL CHOICE

ULTRASONIC SINKS AND WASHERS

STERIS, RUHOFF, ECOLAB, PRIVATE LABEL

DUAL ENZYME FOR INTERMEDIATE LOADS,

LOW FOAMING

ULTRASONIC SINKS AND WASHERS

STERIS, RUHOFF, ECOLAB, PRIVATE LABEL

PROEZ1

PROEZ2

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Cleaning- Enzymatic Detergents

USAGE

BENEFITS

COMPETITORS

QUAD ENZYME POWER FOR HEAVY SOIL LOADS, VERSATILILITY OF MULTIPLE MACHINES & SETTINGS

ULTRASONIC SINKS, AUTO WASHERS, EVACUATION LINE

STERIS, RUHOFF, ECOLAB, PRIVATE LABEL

SUPER CONCENTRATED ENZYME POWER, COST PER CYCLE DECREASED WHILE MAINTAINING ENZYMES

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

STERIS, RUHOFF, ECOLAB, PRIVATE LABEL

PROEZ AW QUAD

PROEZ SCD

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Cleaning- Detergents

Non-Enzymatic Detergents

Automated Cleaning Detergents

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Cleaning- Automated Cleaning Detergents

PREMIUM CLEANING RINSING AGENT REDUCES DRYING TIME AND SPOTTING CAUSED BY HARD H20

WATER SOLUBLE, NON-TOXIX FOOD GRADE LUBRICANT THAT REQUIRES NO RINSING AFTER APPLICATION

Rinsing Agent

Lubricants

BENEFITS

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Cleaning- Automated Cleaning Detergents

Regular Concentrated Detergents

Features:

- Enzymatic and Non- Enzymatic Options for Automated Washers. 

- Dosing ~1oz/Gal

- Line of detergents covers all cycle options for the Automated Washers.

Challenges: 

- Larger sizes take up space in facilities and can be difficult to transport.

- Typically equates to a higher cost per cycle.

Super Concentrated Detergents

Features:

- Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic options.

- 1/5 oz - 1/40oz per gallon.

2.5 gallon allows for easier storage.

- Line of detergents covers all cycle options for the Automated Washers.

Challenges:

- Dosing is so low, it can be difficult to set machines properly during transitions.

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Sterilization- Surface Disinfectants

EPA-N LIST, WATER BASED, TB CLAIM

JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE

PDI, METREX, CLOROX, PURELL

PRO SPRAY

PRO SPRAY C-60

USAGE

BENEFITS

COMPETITORS

INTERMED. LEVEL, TB, READY-TO-USE

JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE

PDI, METREX, CLOROX, PURELL

EPA N LIST, WATER BASED, MULTIPLE SIZES, LESS HARMFUL TO EQUIP.

JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE

PDI, METREX, CLOROX, PURELL

PRO SPRAY WIPES

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Sterilization

USAGE

BENEFITS

CHALLENGES

COMPETITORS

COST-EFFECTIVE, WILL NOT CORRODE, IMPROVED FORMULA REDUCES ODOR-CAUSING AGENTS

CHEMICLAVE STERILIZERS, CHEM. VAPOR STERILIZERS

DYING PRODUCT DUE TO CHEMICLAVE DISCONTINUE

NONE - AUTOCLAVE

VERSATILITY WITH MULTIPLE SIZES, EXTRA WIDE SEALS, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INDICATORS, TRIPLE SEAL

ANYWHERE NEAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

POPULARITY, LIMITED IN LARGER SIZES, SHIPPING IS SLOW FROM VENDOR

EVERYONE

V-CIDE

PROVIEW PLUS POUCHES

(PM5410)

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Sterilization

USAGE

BENEFITS

CHALLENGES

COMPETITORS

INDICATES PENETRATION OF STEAM & HEAT INSIDE, SINSITIVE INK, IMMEDIATE RESULTS, COLOR CHANGE

STEAM STERILIZER Integrators (Class 4)

Canada Uses Class 5 Exclusively- Saturated Market

SPS Medical, Private Label

MEETS CDC RECOMMENDATION, ECONOMICAL SINGLE PARAMETER INDICATOR, SENSITIVE INK

Steam &  Chemical Vapor Sterilizer Indicator (Class 4)

Canada Uses Class 5 Exclusively – Saturated Market

SPS Medical, Private Label

PROCHEK S

PROCHEK ID

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Evacuation Line Cleaners

QUAD POWER, VERSATILITY

EVAC LINES, ULTRASONIC SINKS

STERIS, RUHOFF, ECOLAB, PR LABEL

AW QUAD

PRO EVAC

USAGE

BENEFITS

CHALLENGES

COMPETITORS

REGULAR USE, LOW pH, DEODORIZE

EVACUATION LINES

UNPOPULAR, TABLETS PREFERRED

STERIS, RUHOFF, ECOLAB, PR LABEL

REGULAR USE, NEUTRAL pH, WORKS WITH AMALGAM SEPARATORS

EVACUATION LINES

NOT MANY

STERIS, RUHOF, ECOLAB, PR LABEL

TABLETS

TABLETS ARE PREFERRED CHOICE

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Disposables

USAGE

BENEFITS

CHALLENGES

COMPETITORS

HEAVY DUTY POLYETHYLENE, PRE-FOLDED DISPENSER BOXES FOR EASY STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

ANYWHERE WITH BIOHAZARD WASTE

POPULARITY, TONS OF MANUFACTURERS

EVERYONE

SECURES CAP ON TRAY, DISPOSABLE, ECONOMICAL, PROTECTION DURING DISASSEMBLY

ANYWHERE NEAR SHARPS (DENTAL/MEDICAL)

POPULARITY, SOME PREFER METAL OR PLASTIC FOR STRENGTH AND DURABILITY

MARKET LAB, PLASTICS & METALS

PROTECTOR INFECTIOUS WASTE BAGS

PROTECTOR NEEDLE SHEATH PROP

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MicroCare Support

  • Sales collateral
  • Ongoing product training & education
  • Instructional videos
  • Beyond Clean

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Conclusion

  • Questions?