TexWipe® Sterile Dry Specimen Collection and Transport System Cotton Swabs
Texwipe's Sterile Dry Specimen Collection and Transport System consists of sterile ready-to-use units for the collection and transport of bacteriological specimens. The system is designed to maintain integrity of both sample collection and sample transport to the lab. Swabs are constructed from 100% USP-grade spun cotton (or polyester) which are then are bonded securely to a flexible polystyrene shaft by an aqueous-based adhesive. 6.1-inch (155 mm) long swabs enable access to hard-to-reach sampling sites. The swabs are made to exacting and consistent tolerances using high-precision automated processes.
Features & Benefits:
- Medical-grade LDPE plastic molded cap securely holds swab shaft for safety and sterility while sampling.
- Tamper-evident seal ensures sterility as point-of-use.
- 1mm thick medical-grade polypropylene tube with seamless, molded, round-bottom design.
- Cap rings ensure tight seal and progect against contamination during transport of the sample.
- Gamma irradiated to a Sterility Assurance Level of 10(-6) in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 Standards
- Lot code and expiration date clearly marked on each package and included in the bar code for inventory control.
- Certificate of Irradiation and Compliance is attached to each case confirming that the irradiation dosage met Standards Specifications.