BD 220235 - CultureSwab MaxV Plus Amies Gel Specimen Collection and Transport System without Charcoal, Single Swab, 50/PK (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)

BD 220235 - CultureSwab MaxV Plus Amies Gel Specimen Collection and Transport System without Charcoal, Single Swab, 50/PK (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)

The BD 220235 CultureSwab MaxV Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal, Single Swab 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 MaxV Plus system as available with Amies gel medium without charcoal in single- and double-swab formats for the transport of aerobic and facultative anaerobic organisms. BD also states that the CultureSwab MaxV system is designed to improve microorganism viability during transport, with swabs containing a blend of nonanimal proteins embedded into the swab fibers to provide additional nutrients during transport. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The BD 220235 configuration is commonly listed as CultureSwab MaxV Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal, Single Swab, 50 per pack. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} This format is useful for healthcare facilities and laboratories that need a sterile, single-swab collection system with Amies gel transport medium and enhanced organism viability support.

Key Benefits

• MaxV Plus design supports improved microorganism viability during specimen transport.
• Amies gel medium without charcoal supports transport of compatible aerobic and facultative anaerobic organisms.
• Single-swab configuration provides a simple collection format for tests requiring one applicator.
• Nonanimal protein technology embedded in the swab fibers helps provide additional nutrients to maintain microorganisms during transport.
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging helps maintain sterility before use. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Patented tube design with tamper-evident seal and double-action security cap supports secure specimen handling. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Gel-based transport medium helps keep the specimen protected during movement from collection site to laboratory.
• 50 per pack packaging supports inventory planning for clinics, laboratories, urgent care centers, and high-volume specimen collection areas. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 220235 is intended for professional clinical microbiology specimen collection and transport workflows that accept CultureSwab MaxV Plus, Amies gel without charcoal, and a single-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.

Typical applications may include compatible throat, wound, skin, vaginal, urogenital, and other bacteriology specimen collection workflows when clinically indicated and accepted by the receiving laboratory. Facilities should confirm with the laboratory that Amies gel without charcoal and the MaxV Plus single-swab format are appropriate for the ordered test.

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 Plus, Amies gel without charcoal, and single-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

BD describes the CultureSwab MaxV system as featuring nitrogen-flushed packaging to ensure sterility and a patented tube design with a tamper-evident seal and double-action security cap. The MaxV Plus version is available in Amies gel medium without charcoal for aerobic and facultative anaerobic organism transport. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Distributor listings identify BD 220235 as CultureSwab MaxV Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal, Single Swab, 50 per pack. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} 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 220235 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 Plus configuration includes Amies gel transport medium to help preserve compatible organisms during transport.

Compared with standard BD CultureSwab systems, the MaxV format is designed to improve organism viability during transport. Compared with BD CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart or Liquid Amies systems, the BD 220235 uses Amies gel without charcoal and is designed for aerobic and facultative anaerobic organism transport. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Compared with double-swab MaxV Plus formats, the BD 220235 single-swab format is more streamlined for collection workflows requiring only one specimen applicator. Compared with Amies gel systems containing charcoal, this product uses Amies gel without charcoal, which may be preferred when the receiving laboratorys protocol specifies a non-charcoal transport medium.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The typical users of the BD 220235 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 a sterile single-swab collection system, Amies gel medium without charcoal, and enhanced organism viability during transport. Common use cases may include compatible throat, wound, skin, vaginal, urogenital, and other bacteriology specimens when clinically indicated and supported by receiving laboratory 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 MaxV Plus Amies gel without charcoal and single-swab 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.
• 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 220235 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 220235 CultureSwab MaxV(+) Amies Gel without Charcoal, Single 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.