Each sponge is packed in a sealed write-on bag and is hydrated with HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth.
Product is terminally gamma processed to guarantee sterility.
Shelf Life: 2 years from Sterilized date found on your Sterility Confirmation due to the buffer with ambient storage at 36°-86° F (2°-30° C).
Bags are packaged in a foil liner bag to prevent evaporation of the buffer.
Dimensions
• Volume: 532 ml
• HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth: 10 ml
• Size: 4½" W x 9" L
• Thickness: 2.5 mils
• Quantity: 5 foil pouches with 20 sponges each, total of 100 sponges per box
Operations
1. Tear open the top of the Whirl-Pak® bag
2. Squeeze out any excess HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth
3. Swab the surface, insert the sponge back into the bag
4. Fold the top of the bag over three or more times, and bend in the wire tabs to close
HiCap™ Broth Vs. Traditional Collection Broth Chart | ||||
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Characteristic | HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth | Neutralizing Buffer | Letheen Broth | D/E Neutralizing Broth |
Quat Neutralization | Highest | Moderate | Weakest | Highest |
Free Chlorine Neutralization | Highest | Weakest | Moderate | Highest |
High Acid Neutralization | Highest | Weakest | Weakest | Highest |
Peroxyacetic Acid Neutralization | Highest | Weakest | Yes | Highest |
All components listed on EAFUS as acceptable for use in food | Yes | No | Yes | No |
All components compatible with 3M™ Petrifilm™ | Yes | No | Yes | No |
All components nonallergenic | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | No |
Compatible with molecular detection assays | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Stable at ambient Storage temp. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |