• Wood shaft with Cotton Tip, Single in Peel Pouch
• Ideal for one use, sterile techniques
• Pack size: 1000 Swabs

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.

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

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.

• Plasticised Paper shaft with Cotton MiniTip, in peel pouch. For Patient use.
• Ideal for intricate or delicate sampling.
• Pack size: 1000 Swabs

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

The Hygiena Sponge'n Bag™ is a sterile sampling bag with biocide-free polyurethane sponge designed for environmental surface sampling up to 144 square inches. Healthcare and food safety professionals rely on this device for accurate microbial recovery, using it as Listeria sponges in pathogen detection programs. Pre-moistened with 10 mL of diluent (BPW, Letheen, or Neutralizing Buffer), it neutralizes residual sanitizers effectively. The leak-proof transport bag maintains sample integrity from collection to laboratory. Compatible with BAX® System PCR detection and MicroSnap® rapid enumeration methods for pathogen screening and indicator organism testing.

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.

• Meets FDA recommendation
• Does not contain sodium thiosulphate
• Blue cap and swab
• Growth medium
• Neutralises preservatives used in cosmetics
• Precise fill for accurate determination of microbial levels
• Reduced packaging and storage space
• Ready to use
• Ambient storage and transport

Applications: Sampling in cosmetic production areas

The Hygiena Sponge'n Bag™ is a sterile sampling bag with biocide-free polyurethane sponge designed for environmental surface sampling up to 144 square inches. Healthcare and food safety professionals rely on this device for accurate microbial recovery, using it as Listeria sponges in pathogen detection programs. Pre-moistened with 10 mL of diluent (BPW, Letheen, or Neutralizing Buffer), it neutralizes residual sanitizers effectively. The leak-proof transport bag maintains sample integrity from collection to laboratory. Compatible with BAX® System PCR detection and MicroSnap® rapid enumeration methods for pathogen screening and indicator organism testing.

• Blue Polystyrene Shaft with Breakpoint at 45mm, Viscose tip in Peel Pouch.
• Ideal for easy sample detachment to ensure whole sample testing.
• Pack size: 1000 Swabs

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.

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

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.

MWE’s ISOLATION TRANSWABS® are a unique, convenient and cost-effective range of self-contained environmental sampling swabs.

The kits includes a swab for sampling the surface, which is then placed in the provided tube of coloured gel medium, which in turn changes colour if positive.

• COLIFORM ISOLATION TRANSWAB®: Result can be available within 24 hrs (max 48 hrs) Colour change for positive: PURPLE to YELLOW
• HYGIENE ISOLATION TRANSWAB®: Similar to ISOLATION TRANSWAB® but used as indicator for gross microbial contamination. Result available within 8 -12 hrs Colour change for positive: RED to YELLOW
• LISTERIA ISOLATION TRANSWAB®: Result can be available within 24 hrs (max 48 hrs) Colour change for positive: STRAW to BLACK
• SALMONELLA ISOLATION TRANSWAB®: Result can be available within 24 hrs (max 48 hrs) Colour change for positive: RED to BLACK

• Sterile Woodstick/Cotton Tip swab, 50 x 100 in Mini Grip Bags.
• Ideal for General purpose swab for most applications.
• Pack size: 5000 Swabs