BD 220250 - Nasal Culture Swabs, Sterile Regular Flocked Swab, Single Wrapped, 100/BOX

BD 220250 - Nasal Culture Swabs, Sterile Regular Flocked Swab, Single Wrapped, 100/BOX

The BD 220250 Nasal Culture Swabs are sterile specimen collection swabs designed for professional clinical and laboratory workflows requiring reliable nasal specimen collection. This product is commonly listed as BD Nasal Culture Swabs, 100 per pack, and is used for collecting specimens that are sent to the laboratory for recovery of organisms present in the specimen.

BD identifies SKU 220250 as a regular flocked swab. BD states that its flocked swabs feature perpendicular nylon fibers that help optimize specimen collection and elution into transport media, with a molded breakpoint designed to allow the swabstick to be safely and easily broken off when used with compatible tubes.

McKesson lists BD 220250 as a sterile BD specimen collection swab, described as a regular straight flocked swab, single wrapped, 100 per box. Product specifications identify the material as nylon, the tip type as soft flocked swab tip, and the sterility status as sterile.

Key Benefits

• Sterile, single-wrapped swab format supports clean point-of-care and laboratory specimen collection workflows.
• Regular flocked swab tip helps improve specimen collection and release into compatible transport media. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Perpendicular nylon fiber design supports efficient collection and elution compared with traditional fiber-wound swab tips.
• Molded breakpoint supports easier break-off when the swab is used with compatible specimen transport tubes. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Soft flocked swab tip supports patient comfort during appropriate nasal collection procedures. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Plain, additive-free swab format allows use in compatible collection workflows where the receiving laboratory specifies the transport system or medium separately. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• 100 per box packaging supports inventory planning for clinics, laboratories, urgent care centers, and high-volume collection sites. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Useful for healthcare settings that require a sterile nasal specimen collection swab for microbiology workflows.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 220250 is intended for professional specimen collection workflows where a sterile regular flocked swab is required. It is not a stand-alone diagnostic test and does not determine infection status by itself; collected specimens must be processed according to the receiving laboratorys validated test method.

This product is commonly used in hospitals, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, diagnostic laboratories, physician offices, occupational health programs, infection control settings, and other healthcare environments where nasal specimens may be collected for culture or microbiological examination.

BDs collection and transport systems brochure lists 220250 as a BD ESwab Regular Flocked Swab, sterile single wrapped, quantity 100. The same brochure separately lists BD ESwab collection kits with liquid Amies medium, which means facilities should confirm whether they need the swab alone or a full swab-and-transport-tube kit for the ordered test.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained healthcare personnel following facility policy, laboratory instructions, and infection control procedures.
• Inspect the package before use and do not use the swab if the sterile wrapper is damaged, opened, expired, or compromised.
• Confirm that a regular flocked swab is appropriate for the ordered nasal specimen collection and laboratory test protocol.
• Use aseptic technique and avoid touching the swab tip or allowing it to contact non-target surfaces.
• Collect the nasal specimen according to the ordered test method and facility collection procedure.
• Place the swab into the correct transport tube or medium immediately after collection if required by the laboratory protocol.
• Use the molded breakpoint only with compatible tubes and only according to the collection system instructions.
• Label the specimen container with all required patient identifiers, specimen source, collection date and time, and facility-required documentation.
• Transport the specimen promptly under the required time and temperature conditions specified by the receiving laboratory.
• Dispose of used swabs, wrappers, and contaminated materials according to biohazard and infection control procedures.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

BD lists SKU 220250 under its flocked swabs product family and provides GTIN information for each, shelf pack, and case packaging. The BD page identifies the product as BD flocked swabs and describes the nylon fiber design and molded breakpoint features. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

McKesson product specifications identify BD 220250 as a sterile specimen collection swab with nylon material, soft flocked swab tip, plain additive status, and 100 per box configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} Healthcare facilities should verify current product labeling, instructions for use, expiration dating, lot information, storage requirements, compatibility, and regulatory status directly through BD, CIA Medical, or an authorized distributor before clinical implementation.

Comparison with Competitor Products

The BD 220250 is best compared with sterile nasal or regular flocked specimen collection swabs from manufacturers such as Copan, Puritan, Hardy Diagnostics, Thermo Fisher, and other clinical microbiology suppliers. Compared with traditional spun-fiber swabs, BD flocked swabs use perpendicular nylon fibers designed to optimize specimen collection and elution into transport media. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Compared with complete BD ESwab collection kits that include a transport tube and liquid Amies medium, BD 220250 is listed as a sterile single-wrapped regular flocked swab. Facilities that require a complete collection and transport system should confirm whether a separate tube and medium are required for the ordered assay. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Compared with BD 220252, which is listed as a flexible minitip flocked swab, BD 220250 is the regular flocked swab format. The regular format is generally better suited for standard collection workflows, while minitip or flexible minitip options may be selected when the laboratory or collection site requires a smaller or more flexible swab design. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The typical users of BD 220250 include nurses, physicians, medical assistants under supervision, laboratory technicians, microbiology staff, occupational health teams, urgent care staff, infection control personnel, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for nasal specimen collection.

This product is especially useful in clinical scenarios requiring a sterile, single-wrapped, regular flocked swab for nasal culture or microbiology specimen collection. Common use cases may include nasal screening workflows, respiratory infection-related specimen collection, colonization screening, and laboratory-directed nasal swab collection when BD 220250 is accepted by the receiving laboratory.

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 sterile swabs.
• Keep each swab in its original single wrapper until immediately before collection.
• Confirm whether the receiving laboratory requires a separate transport tube, transport medium, or complete ESwab kit.
• Do not use the swab if the wrapper is torn, wet, opened, or otherwise compromised.
• Use the correct collection depth and technique for the ordered nasal specimen type according to facility protocol.
• Avoid excessive force during nasal collection to reduce patient discomfort and specimen collection risk.
• Place the collected swab into the proper transport container promptly after collection.
• Document collection details accurately and transport the specimen within the laboratorys required timeframe.
• Train staff on specimen collection technique because inadequate collection can affect test quality even when the correct swab is used.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 220250 is intended for professional clinical specimen collection 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 the package is damaged, if the swab is expired, if the sterile barrier is compromised, or if the swab format does not match the ordered test. Nasal 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 220250 Nasal Culture Swabs 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.