BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ EZ II Double Swab Format, 100/pk 220145

Features & Benefits:

• BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ EZ and BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ EZ II collection and transport systems are simple-to-use, media-free systems that contain a patented polyurethane foam swab.
• Medium-free transport
  • The medium-free nature of the system prevents specimen dilution that can be present with devices containing transport media.
• Excellent recovery
  • Published studies have shown that the BD CultureSwab EZ swab provides excellent recovery of clinically relevant aerobic bacteria for up to 48 hours after collection.
• The patented polyurethane swab utilizes a special polyurethane open-celled structure that protects and releases organisms from their own environment.
• Like a sponge, the open pores pick up the organisms from their environment and protects them in a state of homeostasis during transport.
• Color-coded cap – makes it easy to identify and differentiate between products for different applications.
• Media-free – no specimen dilution and no potential nonviable organisms.
• Round-bottom tube design – allows the tubes to stand upright in traditional racks for easy transportation. No sharp edges to puncture sterile peel packs!
• Soft polyurethane-foam tip – as shown in independent studies,5 patients preferred the foam softness when sensitive skin or mucus membrane wounds were being sampled.
• 5 1/4" long shaft – reaches tough sampling sites.
• Double action security cap – creates a watertight seal preventing dried-out or leaky samples. Increases user safety.
• Available BD BBL CultureSwab EZ sterile polyurethane, dual swab, foam swab.

Application:

• This swab has been designed for optimal patient comfort during wound specimen collection.