BD 221607 - Port-A-Cul Transport Tube Sterile Plastic Anaerobic Specimen Transport System, 10/CA

BD 221607 - Port-A-Cul Transport Tube Sterile Plastic Anaerobic Specimen Transport System, 10/CA

The BD 221607 Port-A-Cul Transport Tube is a sterile, plastic specimen transport system designed to maintain the viability of anaerobic, microaerophilic, and fastidious organisms during transit to the laboratory. Formulated with a semisolid, oxygen-reducing medium, this tube preserves organism integrity from collection to culture setup, ensuring accurate microbiological recovery. Its durable plastic construction and secure closure provide safe, leak-resistant handling across clinical, veterinary, and environmental testing settings.

Key Benefits

The Port-A-Cul system maintains an anaerobic microenvironment that supports survival of sensitive organisms, preventing oxygen exposure that could compromise diagnostic accuracy. The semisolid medium stabilizes specimens during transport, reducing desiccation and protecting morphology. BDs manufacturing consistency ensures dependable performance, reliable sterility, and strong specimen preservation, even over extended transit periods.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 221607 transport tube is compatible with standard specimen collection workflows and is widely used for:

• Anaerobic wound, tissue, or aspirate samples
• Microaerophilic bacterial specimens
• Transport of fastidious organisms prior to culture
• Clinical, veterinary, and research microbiology
• Public health and environmental sampling

The tube is suitable for both bedside and field collection, ensuring sample viability even under variable transport conditions.

Usage Guidelines

Collect the specimen aseptically and place it directly into the Port-A-Cul medium. Ensure the cap is tightly sealed to maintain anaerobiosis. Transport the tube promptly to the laboratory, keeping it at recommended temperatures. Do not freeze. Upon arrival, remove the specimen using sterile technique and inoculate appropriate culture media according to laboratory protocol.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

Manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified facilities, the BD Port-A-Cul system meets FDA and CE requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) transport devices. Each lot undergoes strict QC testing for sterility, oxygen-reducing capacity, and performance with validated anaerobic and fastidious control organisms.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with generic anaerobic transport tubes, BD Port-A-Cul provides superior oxygen barrier protection, more consistent medium quality, and improved organism recovery. Competitor products may show variable redox properties or unstable semisolid media, increasing the risk of organism death during transit. BDs quality control ensures reproducible recovery of even the most oxygen-sensitive isolates.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This transport tube is commonly used by:

• Clinical microbiologists and hospital labs
• Emergency and surgical teams collecting deep wound specimens
• Veterinary practitioners handling anaerobic infections
• Research labs studying fastidious or anaerobic organisms
• Public health units requiring stable transport for surveillance samples

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Use aseptic technique when collecting specimens. Do not overfill the tube, as excess material may compromise the anaerobic environment. Store unused tubes at recommended temperatures and protect them from extreme heat or cold. Always check expiration dates and discard tubes with compromised integrity or dehydration of the medium.

Regulatory and Safety Information

For in vitro diagnostic use only. Single-use device. Handle all specimens as potentially infectious and follow institutional biosafety guidelines. Dispose of used transport tubes according to biohazard waste regulations.

How to Order

To order the BD 221607 Port-A-Cul Sterile Plastic Transport Tube, add the item to your cart and complete checkout through CIA Medicals secure online ordering system. For bulk orders, laboratory supply agreements, or technical assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or submit an inquiry using the contact form on this page.