BD 226730 - Cooked Meat Medium for Anaerobic Bacterial Cultivation

BD 226730 - Cooked Meat Medium for Anaerobic Bacterial Cultivation

The BD 226730 Cooked Meat Medium is a specialized microbiological culture medium designed for the cultivation and maintenance of anaerobic and fastidious microorganisms. The formulation contains nutrient-rich meat particles combined with a supporting broth base that promotes the growth and metabolic activity of organisms that thrive in reduced oxygen environments.

Manufactured by BD, this medium provides an optimal environment for recovering and preserving anaerobic bacteria in clinical, research, and industrial microbiology laboratories. The cooked meat particles create reducing conditions that help maintain anaerobic stability, making the medium particularly useful for organisms sensitive to oxygen exposure.

Product Overview

Cooked Meat Medium is formulated to support growth of anaerobic microorganisms such as Clostridium species and other obligate or facultative anaerobes. The medium helps maintain low oxidation-reduction potential while supplying essential nutrients that promote microbial survival and growth. Its design allows laboratories to culture organisms that may not grow effectively on standard aerobic media.

Key Benefits

Supports growth and maintenance of anaerobic and fastidious microorganisms. Meat particles create reducing conditions that help maintain anaerobic environments. Nutrient-rich formulation promotes reliable microbial recovery. Widely used medium for anaerobic bacterial cultivation and long-term maintenance of cultures.

Compatibility and Applications

BD 226730 Cooked Meat Medium is compatible with standard anaerobic culture techniques and laboratory equipment such as incubators, anaerobic jars, and inoculating needles. The medium integrates easily into established anaerobic microbiology workflows.

Common applications include cultivation of anaerobic bacteria in clinical microbiology laboratories, research studies involving anaerobic microorganisms, pharmaceutical microbiology testing, and microbial preservation for laboratory reference cultures.

Usage Guidelines

Using aseptic technique, inoculate the medium with the organism being tested or cultured. Incubate under anaerobic conditions using appropriate anaerobic incubation systems. Observe for turbidity, gas production, or other indicators of microbial growth according to laboratory identification procedures.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

BD microbiological culture media are manufactured under regulated quality management systems to ensure consistent formulation and reliable laboratory performance. Quality control procedures confirm that the medium supports expected microbial growth and anaerobic activity.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with general-purpose anaerobic media, Cooked Meat Medium provides additional reducing capacity and nutrient support due to the inclusion of cooked meat particles. BD culture media are widely recognized for their consistent formulation, high manufacturing standards, and reliable microbiological performance.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is commonly used by microbiologists, clinical laboratory technologists, and research scientists working with anaerobic bacteria. It is particularly valuable in clinical laboratories investigating anaerobic infections and in research environments studying anaerobic microbial physiology.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the medium according to recommended storage conditions to preserve stability and performance. Inspect the container before use to ensure there is no contamination or damage. Maintain strict aseptic technique during inoculation and incubation. Dispose of used culture media following laboratory biosafety and biohazard protocols.

Regulatory and Safety Information

Although culture media are laboratory-use products rather than direct patient-use medical devices, they are produced under strict quality management systems that support laboratory regulatory compliance and accurate microbiological testing. Proper biosafety procedures must be followed when handling microbial cultures.

How to Order

Ordering the BD 226730 Cooked Meat Medium is simple. Add the product to your cart and proceed through the secure checkout process. For bulk purchasing or additional assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850.