Frequently Asked Questions

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How do we order Aguettant Limited products?

Aguettant Ltd can accept orders through fax 01934 876 790 or phone 01934 835 694 or email at info@aguettant.co.uk or the GHX/Pharmacy messaging service and AAH Medicator services.

Are Aguettant solutions Latex free?

Yes. We have a letter on file to say our products are Latex free. A copy can be emailed, faxed or posted.

Can Aguettant provide special sterile IVs?

Yes, we can and have produced special electrolyte IVs.

Is our sterile water Deionised?

Yes - the process of water preparation is to:

    1. Draw water from than underground well

    2. Sand filter to remove gross particles

    3. Deionised to remove calcium (to stop the rest of the process 'furring up' )

    4. Purify by a process called 'Reverse osmosis'.

I want distilled water - not deionised water

It is necessary to remove Calcium - deionise - before distilling to stop the system furring up like a kettle. Calcium (chalk) is replaced with Sodium in this process. When the water is boiled to produce steam Sodium is removed so distilled water has to be deionised first.

How long can an open bottle of Versol sterile water for irrigation be kept open?

Once the bottle is opened – sterility is compromised and growth of organisms in water is possible, especially in a warm ward environment. Our recommendation is to use once only and discard the remainder.

Is Versol Sterile water for irrigation Pyrogen free?

Yes, it is called pyrogen free but there is a limit below which pyrogens cannot be detected. So it is difficult to say it is totally pyrogen free. The Aguettant limit is 0.125 EU/ml (We are below the EP limit of 0.25 EU/ml).

Is Versol Sterile water for irrigation suitable for use in humidifiers?

Yes, our product is CE marked for use in Humidifiers and so is perfect for the job! We can supply a device to fit our bottles to humidify incoming oxygen.

Can we heat Versol Sterile water and Sodium Chloride 0.9% for irrigation above 40°C?

Versol is a Medical Device containing a sterile apyrogenic solution.

‘Do not heat above 400C before use’ is declared on the label

The containers are autoclave sterilised at 1150C.

Stability studies have been carried out at room temperature 250C and 400C for 6 months. Results show Versol is stable for 2 years in all test conditions.

Studies have been carried out on Versol bottles heated in a Microwave to check deformation as a result of temperature .

Deformation of the bottle and ease of unscrewing the cap was tested.

The results show that at temperatures up to 690C all parameters were within Spec.

The reason for the statement ‘Do not heat above 400C before use’ is to make sure the water at point of use is likely to be at or near body temperature.

Heating above this temperature may potentially allow the contents to scald users or patients

Can bags of Urology sterile irrigation be warmed to 38°C ?

Yes. The technical document states that the bags have been stability tested at 25°C & 60°C for 6 months following sterilisation in an autoclave at 121°C. This would suggest that maintaining the bags at 38°C will not cause the bags to deform and they will remain within specification until expiry date.

Is the outside of the inner bag sterile?

Yes, as the bags are sterilised within an outer bag with a small amount of water for injection. After sterilisation in the autoclave, this ensures that the outside of the inner bag is sterilised. The outer bag can be ripped open and the inner bag dropped onto a sterile field for the 'scrubbed' nurse to handle.

The inner bag of Urology sterile irrigation is cloudy.

When the inner bag is overwrapped a small amount of water for injections is included to ensure a moist environment is present. During autoclaving, this moisture generates steam to sterilise the outside of the inner bag. Water vapour equilibriates between the inner plastic bag and its contents. This water vapour clouds the plastic. When the inner bag is removed from its outer bag, this water vapour escapes and should leave the inner bag clear. Always check that the contents of the inner bag are completely clear before use.

Atracurium injection has been out of the fridge for some time. Can it still be used ?

The storage conditions are quite clear - store between 2 and 8° C. The manufacturer states that the product may be kept at ambient temperature app. 21°C for short periods (up to 4 weeks) but it must then be used immediately.

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