StickSpongesCollect™ Cellulose Saline (0.9% NaCl), 10 mL

Microbial Sampling Tool for surface sampling, using a plastic stick with an attached cellulose sponge moistened with Saline (0.9% NaCl) to maintain the viability and stability of microorganisms during transport and analysis.
Code: 4107024
Packaging: 100 pieces/box or customer request.
Storage Conditions: 4 – 25°C.
Transportation: Ambient temperature.
Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture.

INTENDED USE

StickSpongesCollect™ Cellulose Saline (0.9% NaCl), 10mL is designed for microbial sampling from surfaces in food processing, medical, and pharmaceutical environments. The primary purpose of this product is to facilitate the collection of microbial samples from surfaces, particularly from hard-to-reach areas such as drains, equipment, and surrounding areas in food production facilities. Saline (0.9% NaCl) helps maintain the viability and stability of microorganisms throughout transport and analysis, protecting them from the effects of external environmental factors without altering their biological characteristics.

PRINCIPLES

StickSpongesCollect™ Cellulose Saline (0.9% NaCl), 10mL utilizes a plastic stick with an attached cellulose sponge combined with 10 mL of Saline (0.9% NaCl) to collect microorganisms from surfaces. The Saline (0.9% NaCl) solution helps maintain the stability of microorganisms by providing a neutral environment with no inhibitory effects on the microorganisms. This solution protects the microorganisms from factors that could alter their characteristics during transport and analysis, while keeping them viable and stable before being transferred to selective media.

Inspect the StickSpongesCollect™ product to ensure there is no damage or contamination during storage.
Write sample information on the provided label attached to the product packaging.
Tear the bag along the pre-marked perforated line.
Remove the StickSpongesCollect™ stick by pulling the bag from the outside. Be careful not to touch the inside of the bag.
Rub the StickSpongesCollect™ sponge on the area to be sampled.
After sampling, return the sampling stick to the bag, making sure not to insert it too deep to avoid touching the inside of the bag.
Remove the sponge from the stick by holding the sponge from the outside of the bag and gently shaking until the sponge comes off the stick.
Use the provided tie to seal the StickSpongesCollect™ bag by rolling the top of the bag and tightly twisting the tie inside the bag..
The sample must be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible to prevent changes in microbial characteristics. The transportation process should comply with sample storage regulations.

Sterility control	No bacterial growth after incubation at 35 – 37°C for 72 hrs
Appearance	The solution contains a homogeneous sponges, without any stratification, colorless and clear.

Sodium chloride………………………………………………… 9,0 g

pH of the ready-to-use medium at 25°C: 4,5 – 7,0

* Adjusted and /or supplemented as required to meet performance criteria

Product Name	Code	Packaging
StickSpongesCollect™ Cellulose Saline (0.9% NaCl), 10 mL	4107024	100 pieces/box or customer request.