Sample Handling

Applications: Sampling in food production areas

Features & Benefits:

• Blue cap for high visibility
• Universal sampling fluid
• Reduced packaging & Storage space
• Ready to use
• Ambient storage and transport
• No neutraliser or buffer

WOOD STICKS - Wood Stick 150mm - 5000Pk (10 bags x 500)

STERISWAB™ is designed for sampling of critical surfaces including nozzles and equipment in sterile production units in hospitals and in the pharmaceutical industries.

They are also particularly useful for surveillance of clean and food contact surfaces in the food manufacturing industry.

Benefits:

• Rayon bud with a blue plastic shaft
• 45mm breakpoint
• Improved recovery of microorganisms as a result of the moistened bud
• Breakpoint enables the Steriswab™ to be used with other test systems
• Sterilised through irradiation

Applications:

• Sampling sterile surfaces particularly useful for surveillance of clean and food contact surfaces in the food manufacturing industry.

NRSII™ is a novel design with a pre-immersed, ready to use swab, within a self standing tube.

ISO 18593:2018 provides important guidance for sampling and testing surfaces in the food chain environment for microbiological safety, which is relevant to healthcare settings as well.

Surfaces which require to be sterile are tested for the presence or absence of microbes

MWE have been manufacturing DRYSWAB™ for over 70 years. These are the fundamental tools used to collect specimens or samples for analysis, or simply to transfer materials during a diagnostic procedure.

Traditionally, the bud on the swab has consisted of a spun fibre such as cotton, rayon, polyester or calcium alginate wound round the end of the shaft which would be wood, plastic or wire. In recent years, novel bud materials have been introduced, such as soft cellular polyurethane foam, or flocked fibres which can give improved uptake and release of specimens. Medical Wire have extensive ranges of swabs utilising either spun fibres, cellular foam, or multifilament flock fibres, with something suitable for many applications.

Shaft - Twisted metal wire

Traditionally, the bud on the swab has consisted of a spun fibre such as cotton, rayon, polyester or calcium alginate wound round the end of the shaft which would be wood, plastic or wire. In recent years, novel bud materials have been introduced, such as soft cellular polyurethane foam, or flocked fibres which can give improved uptake and release of specimens. Medical Wire have extensive ranges of swabs utilising either spun fibres, cellular foam, or multifilament flock fibres, with something suitable for many applications.

Tip - Rayon: Rayon, also known as Viscose, is a processed form of cellulose and has been found to be particularly suitable for the recovery of microorganisms. The texture is similar to that of cotton, but it has none of the fatty acids or other substances that can be inhibitory to fastidious bacteria. It has also been shown to be compatible with many molecular based diagnostic tests. Rayon buds are used on most of our transport swabs.

Traditionally, the bud on the swab has consisted of a spun fibre such as cotton, rayon, polyester or calcium alginate wound round the end of the shaft which would be wood, plastic or wire. In recent years, novel bud materials have been introduced, such as soft cellular polyurethane foam, or flocked fibres which can give improved uptake and release of specimens. Medical Wire have extensive ranges of swabs utilising either spun fibres, cellular foam, or multifilament flock fibres, with something suitable for many applications.

Applications: Clinical microbiology, Veterinary, Genetics, Environmental Sampling, Forensic

Traditionally, the bud on the swab has consisted of a spun fibre such as cotton, rayon, polyester or calcium alginate wound round the end of the shaft which would be wood, plastic or wire. In recent years, novel bud materials have been introduced, such as soft cellular polyurethane foam, or flocked fibres which can give improved uptake and release of specimens. Medical Wire have extensive ranges of swabs utilising either spun fibres, cellular foam, or multifilament flock fibres, with something suitable for many applications.

Tip - Foam: This soft sponge-like material has a regular cellular matrix. Uptake of microorganisms and other sample materials can be easily acquired from the area that’s being sampled. The structure of this swab bud allows for complete absorption & release of sample into transport media or reagents.

Traditionally, the bud on the swab has consisted of a spun fibre such as cotton, rayon, polyester or calcium alginate wound round the end of the shaft which would be wood, plastic or wire. In recent years, novel bud materials have been introduced, such as soft cellular polyurethane foam, or flocked fibres which can give improved uptake and release of specimens. Medical Wire have extensive ranges of swabs utilising either spun fibres, cellular foam, or multifilament flock fibres, with something suitable for many applications.

Traditionally, the bud on the swab has consisted of a spun fibre such as cotton, rayon, polyester or calcium alginate wound round the end of the shaft which would be wood, plastic or wire. In recent years, novel bud materials have been introduced, such as soft cellular polyurethane foam, or flocked fibres which can give improved uptake and release of specimens. Medical Wire have extensive ranges of swabs utilising either spun fibres, cellular foam, or multifilament flock fibres, with something suitable for many applications.

Wooden Shaft

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

Simplettes® provide an accurate and economical alternative to pipette tips. They are designed specifically to pipette samples from the bottom of the Stomacher® bag without risk of cross contamination. For use with fixed volume or variable handsets, our own Seward Simplettes® straws provide an inexpensive alternative to graduated pipettes for downstream processing. Designed for universal fit with fixed and variable-volume handsets with increased wall thickness.

• Simplette - 2000 packed in 40 sachets of 50 simplettes.
• Polypropylene straws
• Irradiated - 10-25 kGy
• 177mm

• Spreader, L-shapes
• Sterile
• Quantity: 500

• Tube, 12ml, 16 x 100mm, polystyrene
• Non-sterile
• High clarity
• Polystyrene is ideally suited for optical measurements as a result of its high clarity
• Quantity per case: 1600

• 0Spreader, Y-Shaped
• Sterile
• Individually wrapped
• 180 x 38mm
• Quantity per case: 250

Our simplest and most widely used bag, suitable for blended homogenisation of diluent samples for most applications. Stomacher® classic blender bags are designed to be used with the square paddle Stomachers® machines.

• All Stomacher® blender bags are irradiated sterile.
• Closure blender bags are a robust range of bags with a wire mesh band at the top of the bag, allowing easy opening and tight closure for storage in a Seward bag rack or incubator.
• Compatible with all lab blenders homogenisers.
• A certificate of irradiation is available for all bag products upon request.

• Petri dish, 94mm
• Non-sterile
• Easy stacking
• Non-vented for long incubation period
• Manufactured from crystal polystyrene for optimal analysis by microscopy
• Diameter: 94 mm; height: 16 mm
• Quantity: 480

• 10ml Neutralising Buffer swab Polystyrene shaft Polyester tip in Peel Pouch
• Ideal for maintaining & transporting microbiological samples & eliminating any traces of sanitisers or disinfectants remaining on surfaces.
• Accurate volumes for serial dilution techniques
• Pack size: 100 Swabs

• 00Petri dish, 94mm, triple vented
• Non-sterile
• Easy stacking
• Vented for better gas exchange
• Manufactured from crystal polystyrene for optimal analysis by microscopy
• Diameter: 94 mm; height: 16 mm
• Quantity: 480

• Petri dish, 145mm, triple vented
• Non-sterile
• Easy stacking
• Vented for better gas exchange
• Manufactured from crystal polystyrene for optimal analysis by microscopy
• Diameter: 145 mm; height: 20 mm
• Quantity: 120

• Sterility: non-sterile
• Characterised by minimal light scatter with high transmission
• Volume: 4 ml
• Applicable wavelength range: 340 nm to 900 nm
• Length: 10 mm; width: 10 mm; height: 45 mm
• Ideal for enzymatic determinations, since the very thin walls enable rapid and uniform tempering
• Manufactured from crystal clear polystyrene
• Quantity per box/case: 1000

• Petri dish, 94 x 16mm
• Sterile
• Diameter: 94 mm; height: 16 mm
• Quantity: 480

• CLR/Curved Closure
• 250 bags packed in 10 sachets (10 per bag)
• 300mm x 177mm Irradiated
• 10-25 kGy

• Petri dish, 94mm, vented, 2 compartments
• Non-sterile
• Manufactured from crystal clear and heat-resistant polystyrene for optimal analysis by microscopy
• With divided dishes for comparative measurements/conditions or when using different agar systems
• On request available in sterile form
• Easy stacking
• Diameter: 94 mm; height: 15 mm
• Volume/well: 20 ml
• With vents
• Quantity: 480

MWE have been manufacturing DRYSWAB™ for over 70 years. These are the fundamental tools used to collect specimens or samples for analysis, or simply to transfer materials during a diagnostic procedure. These swabs have a flock tip.

• Multi-length flock fibers that are ultrafine
• Proprietary adhesive
• Unique micro-structure of fibers
• Higher absorption and release capacity in comparison to standard flock swabs
• Rapid absorption and release
• Quick and easy release of specimen
• ISO 13485: 2016
• M40-A2 compliant
• FDA GMP’s
• CE Marked

• Petri dish, 55mm, triple vented
• Non-sterile
• Easy stacking
• Vented for better gas exchange
• Manufactured from crystal polystyrene for optimal analysis by microscopy
• Diameter: 60 mm; height: 15 mm
• Quantity: 600

• Sterility: non-sterile
• Characterised by minimal light scatter with high transmission
• Volume: 1.6 ml
• Applicable wavelength range: 340 nm to 900 nm
• Length: 10 mm; width: 10 mm; height: 45 mm
• Ideal for enzymatic determinations, since the very thin walls enable rapid and uniform tempering Manufactured from crystal clear polystyrene
• Quantity: 1000 pcs

• 50ml Centrifuge tube
• Sterile
• Polypropylene displays high thermal, mechanical and chemical resistance. It is therefore recommended for the storage of chemical and biological samples
• Diameter: 30 mm; height: 115 mm
• With blue screw cap
• With blue graduation and white writing area
• With support skirt
• Quantity: 450

• 0Petri dish, 145mm, triple vented
• Sterile
• Easy stacking
• Vented for better gas exchange
• Manufactured from crystal polystyrene for optimal analysis by microscopy
• Diameter: 145 mm; height: 20 mm
• Quantity: 120

• Petri dish, 94mm, vented, 2 compartments
• Sterile
• Manufactured from crystal clear and heat-resistant polystyrene for optimal analysis by microscopy
• With divided dishes for comparative measurements/conditions or when using different agar systems
• On request available in sterile form
• Easy stacking
• Diameter: 94 mm; height: 15 mm
• Volume/well: 20 ml
• With vents
• Quantity: 480

• 7ml Bijou container
• No label
• Non-sterile
• Quantity per bag: 700

• Autoclave bag
• Bag dimensions: 405 x 610mm
• Suitable for steam autoclaves
• Polypropylene
• 200 bags per pack

• Includes Polystyrene shaft/Viscose tip swab in peel pouch (M40 compliant)
• Pack size: 100 Swabs

• 50ml Centrifuge tube, conical base, bagged, sterile
• Sterile
• Polypropylene displays high thermal, mechanical and chemical resistance. It is therefore recommended for the storage of chemical and biological samples
• Blue screw cap
• Blue graduation and white writing area
• Polypropylene tubes with Cat.-No. 188 261 /188 271 / 227 261 / 227 270 meet the pressure requirements for transportation by aircraft. Hydrostatic pressure testing was performed according to the ICAO. IATA DGR guidelines. A certificate of conformity may be provided on request.
• Quantity: 500

• 7ml Bijou container
• No label
• Sterile
• Quantity per bag: 700

• Petri dish, 60mm, triple vented
• Sterile
• Quantity: 600

• Includes Polystyrene shaft, Viscose tip swab in peel pouch (M40 compliant)
• Sterility integrity seal
• Write-on label with fields for Name, DOB, sample, date, HPL no., Ward. Lot and expiry are shown on the label and outer peel pouch.
• Ideal for 24-hour transport of microbiological samples (including clinical), for fastidious, non-fastidious and anaerobic microorganisms
• Pack size: 100 Swabs

• Petri dish, 35mm, triple vented
• Non-sterile
• Easy stacking
• Vented for better gas exchange
• Manufactured from crystal polystyrene for optimal analysis by microscopy
• Diameter: 35 mm; height: 10 mm
• Quantity per bag/case: 10/740

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

• Screw cap tube with white cap, 1.5ml, skirted, sterile
• Volume: 1.5 ml
• Sterile
• Quantity: 500 pcs

• L (Hockey Stick Shape)Blue Shaped Sterile Disposable Plastic Spreaders, 25 Per Bag. Supplied in 1000
• Ideal for surface spreading of samples
• Pack size: 1000 spreaders

• L (Hockey Stick Shape)Shaped Clear Sterile Disposable Plastic Spreaders, 25 Per Bag. Supplied in 1000
• Ideal for surface spreading of samples
• Pack size: 1000 spreaders

• 1.5ml Pre-assembled Biotube
• Screw cap tube with white cap
• Sterile
• Non-skirted
• Quantity: 500

• Volume/capacity: 28ml
• Brimful capacity: 28.5ml (+/- 1.5ml)
• Height: 81.5mm (+/- 1.0mm)
• Diameter: 28.5mm (+/- 0.5mm)
• Neck type: Screw neck, 28mm R3
• Vial: Soda Glass
• Cap: Aluminium with silicone rubber wad

• Autoclave bag
• Bag dimensions: 633 x 840mm
• Suitable for steam autoclaves
• Polypropylene
• 200 bags per pack

• 5ml Neutralising Buffer swab blue breakpoint Polystyrene shaft viscose tip in Peel Pouch
• Ideal for Eliminating any traces of sanitizers or disinfectants remaining on surfaces
• Pack size: 100 Swabs

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

• L (Hockey Stick Shape)Shaped Clear Sterile Disposable Plastic Spreaders, 5 Per Bag. Supplied in 1000
• Ideal for surface spreading of samples
• Pack size: 1000 spreaders

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

• Polystyrene (breakpoint at 45mm) shaft with Viscose Tip in Tube (Clinical - Female). For Patient use.
• Ideal for vaginal samples.
• Pack size: 250 Swabs

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

Buffered Peptone Water Broth is used as a diluent or for non selective enrichment of microorganisms such as Salmonella species or E. coli from foods and environmental samples prior to selective enrichment and isolation. Microorganisms that may be present in a food product can be sub-lethally injured by food processing techniques and may not be recovered by direct selection techniques. Buffered Peptone Water Broth promotes the recovery of those microorganisms that may be injured.

Neogen® Swab-Sampler with 5 mL Letheen Broth is a convenient and quick collection device for environmental sampling and testing over small surface areas.

Sample collection is easy with the attached swab. The vial provides ample headspace for sample addition and vortexing to release organisms from the swab. This sampling device is decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach is the most widely accepted food safety management protocol worldwide. Sample collection products from Neogen® are a crucial part of this approach to identify potential food-borne hazards and pinpoint where they reside. Portability, stable enrichment media, and easy-to-handle swabs and sponges are designed to test for a wide variety of potential hazards and deliver accurate results. They are engineered to safely gather, hold, and secure contents from the collection site to the lab without leaking or compromising the sample.

The primary use of Letheen Broth is to neutralise the bactericidal action of quaternary ammonium compounds and for determining the phenol coefficient of cationic surfactants. Letheen Broth is also used in hygiene swabbing practices where neutralising quaternary ammonium compounds are required.

The use of Neutralising Buffer is advised for surface testing for the presence of microorganisms that may occur on dairy and food equipment disinfected with chlorine or quaternary ammonium compounds. It is capable of inactivating the bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect of chlorine and quaternary ammonium composites. Neutralising these chemicals is crucial in accurately detecting the presence of potentially harmful microorganisms. Using Neutralising Buffer in the microbiological examination of surfaces in standard methods to test dairy products and foods.

Neogen® Swab-Sampler with 1 mL Letheen Broth is a convenient and quick collection device for environmental sampling and testing over small surface areas.

Sample collection is easy with the attached swab. The vial provides ample headspace for sample addition and vortexing to release organisms from the swab. This sampling device is decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life. The Neogen® Swab-Sampler is made in the USA with globally sourced materials. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a systematic, preventive approach to food safety that identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards that are significant for food safety, is the most widely accepted food safety management protocol worldwide. Sample collection products from Neogen® are a crucial part of this approach to identify potential food-borne hazards and pinpoint where they reside. Portability, stable enrichment media, and easy-to-handle swabs and sponges are designed to test for a wide variety of potential hazards and deliver accurate results. They are engineered to safely gather, hold, and secure contents from the collection site to the lab without leaking or compromising the sample.

The primary use of Letheen Broth is to neutralise the bactericidal action of quaternary ammonium compounds and for determining the phenol coefficient of cationic surfactants. Letheen Broth is also used in hygiene swabbing practices where neutralizing quaternary ammonium compounds are required.

• Polystyrene shaft with Viscose Tip, in Tube. For Patient use.
• General sampling, useful for all organisms.
• Pack size: 250 Swabs

Sample collection is easy with Neogen® Swab-Samplers. The vial provides ample headspace for sample addition and vortexing to release organisms from the swab. In addition, this sampling device is decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach is the most widely accepted food safety management protocol worldwide. Sample collection products from Neogen® are a crucial part of this approach to identify potential food-borne hazards and pinpoint where they reside. Portability, stable enrichment media, and easy-to-handle swabs and sponges are designed to test for a wide variety of potential hazards and deliver exceptionally accurate results. They are engineered to safely gather, hold, and secure contents from the collection site to the lab without leaking or compromising the sample.

The use of Neutralising Buffer is advised for surface testing for the presence of microorganisms that may occur on dairy and food equipment disinfected with chlorine or quaternary ammonium compounds. It is capable of inactivating the bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect of chlorine and quaternary ammonium composites. Neutralising these chemicals is crucial in accurately detecting the presence of potentially harmful microorganisms. Using Neutralising Buffer in the microbiological examination of surfaces in standard methods to test dairy products and foods.

Neogen® Swab-Sampler with 10 mL Letheen Broth is a convenient and quick collection device for environmental sampling and testing over small surface areas.

Sample collection is easy with the attached swab. The vial provides ample headspace for sample addition and vortexing to release organisms from the swab. This sampling device is decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life. The Neogen® Swab-Sampler is made in the USA with globally sourced materials. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach is the most widely accepted food safety management protocol worldwide. Sample collection products from Neogen® are a crucial part of this approach to identify potential food-borne hazards and pinpoint where they reside. Portability, stable enrichment media, and easy-to-handle swabs and sponges are designed to test for a wide variety of potential hazards and deliver accurate results. They are engineered to safely gather, hold, and secure contents from the collection site to the lab without leaking or compromising the sample.

The primary use of Letheen Broth is to neutralise the bactericidal action of quaternary ammonium compounds and for determining the phenol coefficient of cationic surfactants. Letheen Broth is also used in hygiene swabbing practices where neutralizing quaternary ammonium compounds are required.

Neogen® Swab-Sampler with 10 mL D/E Neutralising Broth is a convenient and quick collection device for environmental sampling and testing over small surface areas.

Sample collection is easy with Neogen® Swab-Samplers. The vial provides ample headspace for sample addition and vortexing to release organisms from the swab. In addition, this sampling device is decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach is the most widely accepted food safety management protocol worldwide. Sample collection products from Neogen® are a crucial part of this approach to identify potential food-borne hazards and pinpoint where they reside. Portability, stable enrichment media, and easy-to-handle swabs and sponges are designed to test for a wide variety of potential hazards and deliver exceptionally accurate results. They are engineered to safely gather, hold, and secure contents from the collection site to the lab without leaking or compromising the sample.

D/E Neutralising Broth, developed by Dey and Engley, is used in disinfectant testing where neutralization of the antiseptics and disinfectants is important for determining its bactericidal activity. It is effective for neutralising a broad spectrum of disinfectants and preservative antimicrobial chemicals, such as ammonium compounds, phenolics, iodine, chlorine preparations, mercurials, formaldehyde, and glutaraldehyde. D/E Neutralising media will neutralize higher concentrations of residual antimicrobials than other standard neutralising formulations, such as Letheen media, Thioglycollate media, and Neutralising Buffe

The POLYWIPE™ sponge swab range is a sterile pre-moistened blue sponge swab, ready to use and highly effective for the microbial surface sampling of a wide variety of surfaces in the food industry and infection prevention & control.

• Poultry Boot Swab (boot covers) for Salmonellae. Dosed with Maximum Recovery Diluent (MRD) Contains 2 Pairs & Gloves in resealable outer bag.
• Ideal for Poultry house litter testing for Salmonella
• Pack size: 30