BD 220126 - CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel Specimen Collection and Transport System without Charcoal, Flexible Twisted Wire, 50/PK (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)

BD 220126 - CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel Specimen Collection and Transport System without Charcoal, Flexible Twisted Wire, 50/PK (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)

The BD 220126 CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal, Flexible Twisted Wire is a professional specimen collection and transport system designed for clinical microbiology workflows. It supports the collection, transport, and preservation of compatible clinical specimens before laboratory processing.

BD describes the CultureSwab Plus system as featuring a 5 mL Amies agar gel column with oxygen-scavenging agents for sampling both aerobic and facultative anaerobic organisms. The system is designed to help maintain specimen integrity from the point of collection to the laboratory when used according to facility and laboratory protocol. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Distributor catalog references identify BD 220126 as CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal with a flexible aluminum wire configuration, commonly supplied 50 per pack. MFI Medical also lists the item as CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal Flexible Twisted Wire, 50 per pack. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key Benefits

• Amies gel without charcoal supports transport of compatible aerobic and facultative anaerobic organisms.
• Flexible twisted wire configuration supports controlled collection from sites where a more adaptable shaft is preferred.
• CultureSwab Plus design includes a gel-based transport medium to help protect specimens during movement from collection site to laboratory.
• Without-charcoal configuration may be preferred when the receiving laboratory specifies non-charcoal Amies gel medium.
• Self-contained swab and transport tube design helps streamline specimen collection and handling.
• 5 mL Amies agar gel column with oxygen-scavenging agents supports organism viability during transport. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• 50 per pack packaging supports inventory planning for clinics, laboratories, urgent care centers, and high-volume collection areas. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Professional microbiology transport format supports standardized collection workflows across healthcare facilities.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 220126 is intended for clinical microbiology specimen collection and transport workflows that accept CultureSwab Plus, Amies gel without charcoal, and a flexible wire swab configuration. It is not a stand-alone diagnostic test; it is a specimen collection and transport device used before laboratory examination.

This product is commonly used in hospitals, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, diagnostic laboratories, physician offices, ENT practices, wound care settings, womens health clinics, urology settings, and other healthcare environments where swab specimens must be collected and transported for bacteriological testing.

Typical applications may include compatible throat, wound, skin, urogenital, nasal, and other bacteriology specimen collection workflows when clinically indicated and accepted by the receiving laboratory. Facilities should confirm that Amies gel without charcoal and the flexible twisted wire format are appropriate for the ordered test before collection.

Usage Guidelines

• Inspect the package before use and do not use the swab if the sterile barrier is damaged, opened, expired, or compromised.
• Confirm that CultureSwab Plus, Amies gel without charcoal, and flexible twisted wire swab format are appropriate for the ordered test and laboratory protocol.
• Use aseptic technique and follow facility procedures for patient identification, collection site preparation, specimen collection, labeling, and transport.
• Collect the specimen from the correct anatomical site according to the ordered test and laboratory instructions.
• Avoid touching the swab tip or allowing it to contact non-target surfaces before or after collection.
• Place the swab into the transport tube immediately after collection and secure the cap fully.
• Label the tube with all required patient identifiers, collection site, collection date and time, and facility-required documentation.
• Transport the specimen promptly to the laboratory under the time and temperature conditions required by the test protocol.
• Dispose of used or contaminated materials according to facility biohazard and infection control procedures.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

The BD CultureSwab Plus system is part of BDs specimen collection and transport portfolio and is designed for microbiology specimen transport using Amies agar gel with oxygen-scavenging agents. BD states that the CultureSwab system includes performance-enhancing features such as nitrogen-flushed packaging. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Catalog listings identify BD 220126 as CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal with flexible aluminum wire, supplied 50 per pack. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} Healthcare facilities should verify current product labeling, instructions for use, expiration dating, storage requirements, transport conditions, lot information, and regulatory status directly through BD, CIA Medical, or an authorized distributor before clinical implementation.

Comparison with Competitor Products

The BD 220126 is best compared with specimen collection and transport systems from manufacturers such as Copan, Puritan, Hardy Diagnostics, Thermo Fisher, and other microbiology collection suppliers. Compared with dry swabs, this BD CultureSwab Plus configuration includes Amies gel transport medium to help preserve compatible organisms during transport.

Compared with BD 220116, which is listed as CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal Single Swab, BD 220126 provides a flexible wire configuration for collection workflows where added maneuverability is preferred. Compared with BD 220119, which is listed as a soft aluminum wire option, BD 220126 is aligned with flexible wire collection requirements. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Compared with Amies gel systems containing charcoal, the BD 220126 uses Amies gel without charcoal, which may be preferred when the laboratory protocol specifies a non-charcoal transport medium. Compared with Liquid Amies or Liquid Stuart CultureSwab systems, this product uses a gel-based Amies transport medium, making it appropriate for facilities that standardize around CultureSwab Plus gel transport.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The typical users of the BD 220126 include nurses, physicians, medical assistants under supervision, laboratory technicians, microbiology staff, wound care clinicians, womens health clinicians, ENT clinicians, urgent care teams, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for specimen collection and transport.

This product is especially useful in clinical scenarios requiring Amies gel without charcoal, flexible wire specimen collection, and transport support for compatible aerobic and facultative anaerobic organisms. Common use cases may include throat, wound, skin, urogenital, nasal, and other bacteriology specimens when clinically indicated and supported by the receiving laboratorys protocol.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product according to manufacturer and facility storage requirements.
• Rotate inventory by expiration date to avoid using expired collection systems.
• Keep swabs in original packaging until ready for specimen collection.
• Confirm with the laboratory that CultureSwab Plus Amies gel without charcoal and flexible twisted wire format are appropriate for the ordered test.
• Do not use the device if the tube is leaking, the cap does not secure properly, or the transport medium appears compromised.
• Use controlled handling with the flexible wire shaft and avoid excessive bending that could damage the applicator.
• Collect enough specimen material according to laboratory procedure while avoiding contamination from adjacent tissue or surfaces.
• Secure the cap fully after collection to help prevent leakage, drying, or transport failure.
• Send specimens to the laboratory promptly and document collection details accurately.
• Train staff on correct collection technique because poor specimen collection can affect test quality even when the transport system is appropriate.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 220126 is intended for professional clinical specimen collection and transport use. It should be used only by trained personnel following manufacturer instructions, laboratory requirements, infection control procedures, and facility policy.

Do not use the product if packaging is damaged, if the device is expired, if the transport medium appears compromised, if the cap does not close properly, or if the configuration does not match the ordered test. Clinical specimens should be treated as potentially infectious and handled with appropriate personal protective equipment, biohazard precautions, and regulated medical waste procedures.

How to Order

Select the BD 220126 CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel w/out Charcoal Flexible Twisted Wire and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, availability confirmation, temperature-sensitive shipping questions, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.