BD 220133 - BBL CultureSwab with Liquid Stuart Medium, 5mL, 5.25" Rayon Tip Swab, 50/BX, 4 BX/CA

BD 220133 - BBL CultureSwab with Liquid Stuart Medium, 5mL, 5.25" Rayon Tip Swab, 50/BX, 4 BX/CA

The BD 220133 BBL CultureSwab is a high-performance specimen collection device featuring a rayon tip swab and 5mL Liquid Stuart transport medium. Designed for accurate microbial recovery and preservation, this swab system enables reliable collection and transport of clinical specimens, especially in bacteriology. The 5.25" swab shaft provides extended reach for anatomical sites such as the throat, nasal cavity, wounds, or urogenital areas. This product is commonly used in hospitals, diagnostic labs, and point-of-care environments for effective pathogen detection.

Key Benefits:

• Rayon tip provides excellent absorption and release of specimen material

• 5mL Liquid Stuart medium maintains organism viability during transport

• 5.25" plastic shaft ensures safe access to deeper anatomical collection sites

• Leak-resistant, sterile transport tube preserves sample integrity

• Compatible with common microbiological plating and culture procedures

• Suitable for aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacterial specimen collection

Compatibility and Applications:

• Compatible with:

  • Clinical microbiology lab plating, culture, and diagnostic workflows

  • Automated specimen processing systems

• Typical uses include:

  • Throat, nasal, wound, rectal, or genital swab specimen collection

  • Pre-analytical sample collection in infectious disease testing

  • COVID-19, MRSA, Group A Strep, or general culture tests

• Settings:

  • Hospitals, urgent care clinics, physician offices, mobile testing units, diagnostic laboratories

Usage Guidelines:

• Open the sterile package without contaminating the swab

• Gently swab the target site using proper clinical technique

• Insert the swab into the transport tube containing the Liquid Stuart medium

• Break off the shaft at the breakpoint (if applicable), then secure the cap

• Label the tube with patient information and transport promptly to the lab

• Follow storage and transport temperature guidelines per facility protocol

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals:

• FDA Class I device for in vitro diagnostic use

• Compliant with CLSI M40-A2 standards for specimen transport systems

• Manufactured in ISO 13485-certified facilities

• Sterility assured by validated manufacturing and packaging process

• CE Marked for international distribution and regulatory compliance

Comparison with Competitor Products:

• Superior rayon tip design ensures higher specimen recovery compared to cotton

• BDs proprietary Liquid Stuart medium offers enhanced viability for fastidious organisms

• Longer shaft length offers more versatility than many generic short-swab alternatives

• Trusted in both manual and automated lab environments

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios:

• Used by:

  • Medical technologists, nurses, clinicians, mobile healthcare providers

• Common scenarios:

  • Outpatient specimen collection

  • Bedside or home collection kits

  • Infection screening and microbiological diagnosis

  • Surveillance testing in public health and institutional settings

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance:

• Always use aseptic technique when collecting and handling samples

• Avoid contamination of the swab tip or tube rim

• Transport to the laboratory within the timeframe recommended by your institution

• Store unused swabs at room temperature in their original packaging

• Do not use if the packaging is damaged or past expiration date

Regulatory and Safety Information:

• Single-use only do not reuse or resterilize

• Not for viral transport; intended for bacterial specimen preservation

• Must be disposed of in accordance with local biohazard waste policies

• Labeled for professional use only in healthcare and laboratory environments

How to Order:
To purchase BD 220133 BBL CultureSwab with Liquid Stuart Medium, Rayon Tip, 5.25",

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• For clinical orders, institutional pricing, or product support, call (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page to reach CIA Medicals customer service team.