FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Continu….

What is Continu?

• Continu is a range of water based cleaning and disinfection products developed for use in dental practices

Is Continu a new product?

• Though Continu has been developed using the latest technology in infection control solutions it is also very well established within the dental industry having been successfully used in practices since 2009.

Is Continu effective against Coronavirus?

• The 2 in 1 formulation has been tested effective against all enveloped viruses, to EN 14476:2013 + A1 2015, by BluTest Laboratories. BluTest confirm that a pass against EN 14476:2013 allows a claim against the Wuhan Virus so, as our 2 in 1 surface cleaner and disinfectant achieves this standard, it may be considered effective against Coronavirus.

How is Continu manufactured?

• Continu is made in the UK at an ISO9001:2015 accredited production facility and Nuview’s Quality Management System has been independently audited to meet the requirements of ISO13485.

How long does it take to work?

• Contact times vary depending on the micro-organisms present but Continu has been independently tested to kill enveloped viruses (like Hepatitis B or HIV) and Mycobacterium (such as TB) within 2 minutes, Yeast and Fungi within a minute and bacteria within 30 seconds. This only tells part of the story, however, as Continu remains on the surface to provide a residual decontamination effect that inhibits future growth so it carries on working after application (unlike alcohol which evaporates away) to prevent harmful micro-organisms returning. Efficacy therefore improves with continued use.

Is Continu HTM 01-05 Compliant?

• The guidance does not specify which disinfectants should be used but the Continu range has been developed to help Practices achieve compliance from its alcohol free ingredients to wall mounted soap dispensers together with delivering solutions for disinfecting water lines and cleaning instruments that fulfil the requirements of HTM 01-05

How does Continu support adherence to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines?

• Practices are required to take particular care in the storage and preparation for use of decontamination chemical products and to adhere to COSHH regulations. As Continu products are water based and generally supplied ready to use they have very low hazard ratings which simplifies the COSHH risk assessment process. Continu products are also supplied with a COSHH disc providing instructions for use and data sheets.

Is Continu CE Marked?

• Continu products are fully compliant with the relevant EU legislation for each product type. Those Continu products that are allowed to be under the Medical Devices Directive are appropriately CE marked, otherwise they are compliant with the EU Biocidal Product Regulations as required. HTM 01-05 makes no stipulation that disinfectants should carry a CE mark

Where can Continu be used?

• As Continu is water based, it is very gentle meaning it may be used on fabrics, leather, plastics, wood, glass and Corian® work surfaces. Conversely, bleach, acid or solvent based solutions may damage surfaces and HTM01-05 notes that “the presence of protein will compromise the efficacy of alcohol-based wipes.”