BD 220251 - pecimen Collection Swab, 6 Inch Sterile Flocked Minitip Swab, 100/PK

BD 220251 - pecimen Collection Swab, 6 Inch Sterile Flocked Minitip Swab, 100/PK

The BD 220251 Specimen Collection Swab is a sterile 6 inch flocked minitip swab designed for professional clinical specimen collection workflows. It provides a sterile, single-swab collection format for healthcare settings that require a smaller flocked swab tip for controlled specimen collection and transfer to compatible laboratory transport systems.

BD identifies SKU 220251 as a minitip flocked swab. BD states that its flocked swabs feature perpendicular nylon fibers designed to optimize specimen collection and elution into transport media, along with a molded breakpoint that allows the swabstick to be safely and easily broken off when used with compatible tubes.

McKesson lists BD 220251 as a sterile BD specimen collection swab with a 6 inch length. Product listings identify it as a flocked swab minitip specimen collection swab, while CIA Medical lists the item as BD 220251 Specimen Collection Swab, 6 inch, Flock, Minitip, Sterile, 100 per pack.

Key Benefits

• Sterile 6 inch swab format supports professional specimen collection in healthcare and laboratory environments.
• Minitip design supports controlled access for collection workflows where a smaller swab tip is preferred.
• Flocked nylon fibers help optimize specimen collection and release into compatible transport media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Molded breakpoint supports safe and easy break-off when used with compatible specimen transport tubes. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Flocked swab design has no internal mattress core, helping reduce sample entrapment compared with traditional fiber-wound swabs. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Sprayed nylon short perpendicular fiber strands create an open absorbent structure that supports sample uptake. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Single-use sterile packaging helps support infection control and specimen integrity.
• 100 per pack configuration supports inventory planning for clinics, laboratories, urgent care centers, and high-volume collection areas.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 220251 is intended for professional specimen collection workflows where a sterile 6 inch flocked minitip 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, physician offices, diagnostic laboratories, occupational health programs, public health testing sites, and other healthcare environments where small-tip specimen collection may be required.

The minitip format may be selected for compatible nasal, nasopharyngeal, throat, urogenital, wound, or other specimen collection workflows when specified by the ordered test and accepted by the receiving laboratory. Facilities should confirm whether BD 220251 is required as a swab-only product or whether a complete swab-and-transport-medium kit is needed for the 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, wet, or compromised.
• Confirm that a sterile 6 inch flocked minitip swab is appropriate for the ordered test and specimen source.
• Use aseptic technique and avoid touching the swab tip or allowing it to contact non-target surfaces.
• Collect the specimen according to the ordered test method, anatomical site, and laboratory collection procedure.
• Place the swab into the correct transport tube or medium immediately after collection if required by 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 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

The BD 220251 is listed by BD under its flocked swab product family. BD describes its flocked swabs as using perpendicular nylon fibers for specimen collection and elution into transport media, with molded breakpoint options for use with different tubes. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Distributor listings identify BD 220251 as a sterile 6 inch flocked minitip specimen collection swab, commonly supplied 100 per pack. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} 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 220251 is best compared with sterile flocked minitip collection swabs from manufacturers such as Copan, Puritan, Hardy Diagnostics, Thermo Fisher, and other clinical specimen collection suppliers. Compared with traditional fiber-wound swabs, BD flocked swabs use perpendicular nylon fibers designed to improve specimen collection and elution into transport media. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Compared with BD 220250, which is a regular flocked swab format, BD 220251 provides a minitip configuration for workflows where a smaller swab tip is preferred. Compared with BD 220252, which is commonly listed as a flexible minitip flocked swab, BD 220251 is aligned with facilities that specify the standard minitip flocked swab format.

Compared with complete BD ESwab collection kits that include liquid Amies transport medium, BD 220251 is a sterile swab-only product. Facilities should confirm whether the ordered test requires only the swab or a complete collection and transport system with compatible medium.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The typical users of BD 220251 include nurses, physicians, medical assistants under supervision, laboratory technicians, microbiology staff, urgent care teams, public health staff, occupational health teams, and trained specimen collection personnel.

This product is especially useful in clinical scenarios requiring a sterile, 6 inch, flocked minitip swab for controlled specimen collection. Common use cases may include small-area or narrow-access specimen collection, laboratory-directed swab collection, respiratory or mucosal specimen workflows, and clinical testing programs where the receiving laboratory accepts BD 220251.

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 sterile wrapper until immediately before collection.
• Confirm with the receiving laboratory whether a separate transport tube or medium is required.
• 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 specimen source according to facility protocol.
• Avoid excessive force during 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 220251 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. 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 220251 Specimen Collection Swab, 6", Flock, Minitip, Sterile and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, availability confirmation, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.