Mar Cor Purification has received FDA clearance for its Minncare HD high-level disinfectant for use in hemodialysis applications — the first water system disinfectant granted 510(k) clearance, the company said Friday.

The Plymouth, Minn., company described Minncare HD disinfectant as an exclusive mixture of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide that is completely biodegradable. It was created to address a critical need for a validated water system disinfectant that is both safe and effective, the firm, an arm of Cantel Medical, added.

Using the disinfectant in a dialysis clinic “eliminates the risk of using unregulated industrial chemicals, such as chlorine bleach, in patient treatment areas,” said John Rickert, vice president of medical sales.

In addition to the MinnCare HD disinfectant, the company will offer test strips to verify that there are no residuals following a disinfection procedure. Both items will be available in February, Mar Cor said. — Kellen Owings