Viscose tip swab with polystyrene shaft, supplied in peel pouch and clear Amies transport medium tube. Fully compliant with M40-A standards for microbiological transport systems.
Recommended For: clinically significant samples; suitable for fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms
Ideal For:
24-hour transport of clinical and microbiological specimens
Aerobic, anaerobic, and microaerophilic organisms including:
Pseudomonas spp., Streptococcus spp., Haemophilus spp., Bacteroides spp., Peptostreptococcus spp., Fusobacterium spp., Propionibacterium spp., Prevotella spp., Neisseria spp.
Known Limitations:
Single use only – do not reuse or reprocess
Viability beyond 24 hours is not guaranteed
Do not use if packaging appears compromised, discoloured, or incomplete – refer to IFU for guidance
Methods:
Suitable for rolling swab technique
Also compatible with microscopy
Shelf Life: 2 years
Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation (SAL 10⁻⁶)
Applicable Standards:
CE Marked – In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device
M40-A Compliant
Labelling:
Includes sterility integrity seal and write-on label with fields for: Name, DOB, Sample, Date, HPL No., Ward. Lot number and expiry date printed on both label and peel pouch.
Recommended For: clinically significant samples; suitable for fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms
Ideal For:
24-hour transport of clinical and microbiological specimens
Aerobic, anaerobic, and microaerophilic organisms including:
Pseudomonas spp., Streptococcus spp., Haemophilus spp., Bacteroides spp., Peptostreptococcus spp., Fusobacterium spp., Propionibacterium spp., Prevotella spp., Neisseria spp.
Known Limitations:
Single use only – do not reuse or reprocess
Viability beyond 24 hours is not guaranteed
Do not use if packaging appears compromised, discoloured, or incomplete – refer to IFU for guidance
Methods:
Suitable for rolling swab technique
Also compatible with microscopy
Shelf Life: 2 years
Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation (SAL 10⁻⁶)
Applicable Standards:
CE Marked – In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device
M40-A Compliant
Labelling:
Includes sterility integrity seal and write-on label with fields for: Name, DOB, Sample, Date, HPL No., Ward. Lot number and expiry date printed on both label and peel pouch.