BD 220234 - CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart Specimen Collection and Transport System, Double Swab, 50/PK (Continental US Only)

BD 220234 - CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart Specimen Collection and Transport System, Double Swab, 50/PK (Continental US Only)

The BD 220234 CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart Double Swab is a professional specimen collection and transport system designed for clinical microbiology workflows. It supports the collection, transport, and preservation of compatible aerobic bacterial specimens before laboratory processing.

BD describes the CultureSwab MaxV system as a collection and transport platform that improves microorganism viability during transport. CultureSwab MaxV swabs contain a blend of nonanimal proteins embedded into the swab fibers, which provides additional nutrients to help maintain microorganisms during transport. The system is available with liquid Stuart or liquid Amies media in single- and double-swab formats for the transport of aerobes. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The BD 220234 configuration is identified as CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart Double Swab, commonly supplied 50 per pack. Distributor listings also describe it as a sterile 5 1/4 inch CultureSwab MaxV specimen collection and transport system with Liquid Stuart medium, double-action security cap, rayon swab material, and double soft swab tip. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key Benefits

• CultureSwab MaxV design helps improve microorganism viability during specimen transport.
• Liquid Stuart medium supports preservation of compatible aerobic bacteriology specimens.
• Double-swab configuration provides two applicators for workflows requiring additional specimen material or parallel laboratory handling.
• Rayon swab material supports routine clinical microbiology specimen collection.
• 5 1/4 inch length provides practical reach for compatible collection sites.
• Double-action security cap helps support secure closure during transport.
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging helps maintain sterility before use. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Tamper-evident tube design supports specimen integrity and secure handling during transport. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• 50 per pack packaging supports inventory planning for clinics, laboratories, urgent care centers, and high-volume collection areas. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 220234 is intended for clinical microbiology specimen collection and transport workflows that accept CultureSwab MaxV, Liquid Stuart medium, and a double-swab format. It is not a stand-alone diagnostic test; it is a specimen collection and transport device used before laboratory examination.

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

BD states that CultureSwab MaxV is designed for the transport of aerobes, and catalog references identify the MaxV Liquid Stuart Double Swab configuration as suitable for throat, vaginal, skin, and wound specimens when clinically indicated and accepted by the receiving laboratory. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

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 MaxV, Liquid Stuart medium, and double-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 tips or allowing them to contact non-target surfaces before or after collection.
• Place the swabs 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 required time and temperature conditions.
• Dispose of used or contaminated materials according to facility biohazard and infection control procedures.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

BD describes the CultureSwab MaxV system as using nitrogen-flushed packaging to ensure sterility and a patented tube design with a tamper-evident seal and double-action security cap. BD also states that the system is available with liquid Stuart or liquid Amies media in single- and double-swab formats for transport of aerobes. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Distributor listings identify BD 220234 as CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart Double Swab, 50 per pack, with continental US-only and drop-ship requirements depending on supplier availability. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} 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 220234 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 MaxV configuration includes Liquid Stuart medium to help preserve compatible aerobic specimens during transport.

Compared with standard BD CultureSwab systems, the MaxV format is designed to improve recovery of fastidious organisms, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} Compared with single-swab systems, the double-swab configuration provides an additional swab for compatible workflows where two applicators are useful.

Compared with BD 220233, which is a CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart Single Swab, BD 220234 provides the Liquid Stuart Double Swab format. Compared with BD 220232, which uses Liquid Amies in a double-swab MaxV format, BD 220234 uses Liquid Stuart medium. Catalog references list 220233 as Liquid Stuart Single Swab and 220234 as Liquid Stuart Double Swab. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The typical users of the BD 220234 include nurses, physicians, medical assistants under supervision, laboratory technicians, microbiology staff, wound care clinicians, womens health clinicians, urgent care teams, ENT clinicians, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for specimen collection and transport.

This product is especially useful in clinical scenarios requiring aerobic specimen transport, double-swab collection, Liquid Stuart medium, and improved organism viability during transport. Common use cases may include compatible throat, vaginal, skin, and wound specimen collection 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 use of expired collection systems.
• Keep swabs in original packaging until ready for specimen collection.
• Confirm with the laboratory that CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart double-swab format is 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.
• Collect enough specimen material according to laboratory procedure while avoiding contamination from adjacent tissue or surfaces.
• Use both swabs only according to laboratory and facility protocol.
• 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 220234 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 220234 CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart Double Swab 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.