The PolyProbe™ comes packaged in a sealed write-on bag and hydrated with HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth.
Product is terminally gamma processed to guarantee sterility.
Shelf Life: 2 years from Sterilized date found on 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: 710 ml
• HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth: 10 ml
• Size: 9” L x 6” W
• Thickness: 2.5 mils
• Quantity: 5 foil pouches, 20 probes each, total of 100 probes per box
Operation
1. Tear open the top of the bag
2. Squeeze out any excess neutralizing broth
3. Swab the surface
4. Insert the sponge back into the bag while holding the sponge from the outside, unscrew the handle and discard
5. Drop the sponge into the bag
6. Fold the top of the bag over three or more times bend in the wire tabs to close
7. Send to a lab for testing
HiCap™ Broth Vs. Traditional Collection Broth | ||||
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 |