Enviroscreen Range

For the direct detection of Pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii from food contact and other environmental surfaces. Uses Colour change (chromogenic) technology. Includes Pre-moistened (with Neutralising Buffer) breakpoint Foam tipped swab. Kit of 81. Campden BRI validated 

Recommended For: food contact and environmental surfaces sampling only.
Ideal For: detecting pathogenic Listeria from surfaces. Swab sure Listeria P easily differentiates between pathogenic Listeria (L. monocytogenes & L.ivanovii) from commensal L. innocua using specific substrate technology. Listeria P also inhibits other background microorganisms such as Bacillus spp., Enterococcus spp., Micrococcus spp and Gram negatives organisms like Klebsiella spp and E.coli.  
Known Limitations: Restricted use to presumptive detection of pathogenic Listeria from food contact and environmental surfaces. No other uses are authorised. Biosynth patent protection by WO98/38332
Shelf Life: 12 months
Methods: See pack for instructions.
Sterilisation Method: Terminal Sterilisation and Gamma irradiation to SAL 10^-6
Alternatives: N/A
Applicable Standards: ISO 18593

Sterile Wood/Cotton Tip swab, 100 in Mini Grip Bag

Recommended For: laboratory use only - please see Patient section of website for patient contact products
Ideal For: General purpose swab for most applications

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6

Sterile Woodstick/Cotton Tip Swab, 100 in Paper Bag

Recommended For:
laboratory use only - please see Patient section of website for patient contact products
Ideal For:
General purpose swab for most applications
Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6

Aluminium/Cotton mini tip Swab, Single in Tube

Recommended For:
urethral swabbing
Ideal For:
intricate or delicate sampling

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6

Applicable Standards: CE Marked : European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Class IIa medical device

50cm² Blue Sponge dosed with Neutralising Buffer, in 100ml screw top blue plastic container

Recommended For: environmental monitoring where chemical residue neutralisation is desired
Ideal For: direct addition of enrichment media after sampling. No other container necessary
Known Limitations: neutralisation is limited to surface residues
Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6
Alternatives: N/A for tub, but TS/15-B for sponge

TS/15-A:NACL 50cm² Blue Sponge dosed with 0.9% saline in 100ml Screw top Blue Plastic Container.

Recommended For: conforming to EC Commision 2073/2005 on foodstuffs

Shelf Life: 12 months

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6

50cm² Blue Sponge dosed with Neutralising Buffer, in medical grade bag

Recommended For: environmental monitoring where chemical residue neutralisation is desired
Ideal For: no-nonsense 'fold the bag back' sampling
Known Limitations: neutralisation is limited to surface residues
Shelf Life: 12 months

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6

50cm² Blue Sponge dosed in 0.9% saline with minigrip bag. Supplied in a medical grade bag

Recommended For: Carcass sampling when testing for Salmonella spp. Conforming to EC Commision 2073/2005 on foodstuffs
Ideal For: carcass sampling when testing for Salmonella spp.

Shelf Life: 12 months

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6
Alternatives: TS/15-A:NACL, TS/15-U:NACL
Applicable Standards: EC Commision 2073/2005 on foodstuffs

50cm² Blue Sponge dosed in Maximal Recovery Diluent with minigrip bag. Supplied in a medical grade bag

Recommended For: Carcass sampling when testing for Salmonella spp. Conforming to EC Commision 2073/2005 on foodstuffs. Experienced users only.
Ideal For: carcass sampling when testing for Salmonella spp.

Shelf Life: 12 months

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6

Applicable Standards: EC Commision 2073/2005 on foodstuffs

12" Jumbo Foam with polypropylene (flexible) Shaft

Recommended For: tricky or hard to reach sampling due to flexible durable shaft.
Ideal For: sampling down small pipes or curved drains.
Known Limitations: do not use in solvents
Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6

10 x 10cm² Sterile Plastic Template. Incorporates press plate for easy sampling

Recommended For:

use with hygiene monitoring kits ie. TS/5-40, TS/5-42

Ideal For: accurate & consistent surface sampling to conform to recognised standards
Known Limitations: Template can only be once or cross over contamination will occur
Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6

Plasticised Paper shaft with mini Cotton Tip, in Tube

Recommended For:
urethral swabbing
Ideal For:
intricate or delicate sampling

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6
Alternatives: TS/16-B
Applicable Standards: CE Marked : European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Class IIa medical device

Plasticised Paper shaft with mini Cotton Tip, in peel pouch

Recommended For:
urethral swabbing
Ideal For:
intricate or delicate sampling

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6
Alternatives: TS/16-A
Applicable Standards: CE Marked : European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Class IIa medical device

Plasticised Paper Shaft with mini Cotton Tip, 100 in a Bag

Recommended For:
urethral swabbing
Ideal For:
intricate or delicate sampling

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6

Applicable Standards: CE Marked : European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Class IIa medical device

Plasticised paper breakpoint shaft (45mm) with Cotton mini tip in Peel Pouch

Recommended For:
General swabbing
Ideal For:
easy sample detachment to ensure whole sample testing

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10-6

Applicable Standards: CE Marked : European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Class IIa medical device

Polypropylene shaft (flexible) with Pure Viscose Tip, in Tube

Recommended For:
difficult sampling where durable flexible shaft is essential
Ideal For:
awkward or invasive sampling useful for all organisms.

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6
Alternatives: TS/17-B
Applicable Standards: CE Marked : European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Class IIa medical device

Polypropylene (flexible) shaft with viscose Tip, in Peel Pouch

Recommended For:
difficult sampling where durable flexible shaft is essential
Ideal For:
awkward or invasive sampling useful for all organisms.

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10-6
Alternatives: TS/17-A
Applicable Standards: CE Marked : European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Class IIa medical device

3 inch Polypropylene (flexible) Shaft with Cotton Tip, 100 in Bag

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10-6
Alternatives: TS/18-B

3" inch Polypropylene (flexible) Shaft with Cotton Tip in 3" tube. Sold in 1000.

Ideal For:
General swabbing where a small shaft is desired

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10^-6
Alternatives: TS/18

Polystyrene (breakable) shaft with Viscose Tip, in Tube

Recommended For: surface or simple sampling
Ideal For: General sampling useful for all organisms.

Shelf Life: 2 years

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achive a SAL of 10-6
Alternatives: TS/19-B
Applicable Standards: CE Marked : European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Class IIa medical device