BD 231048 - Taxo P Disc, 1 cartridge (Perishable Product; Must be Refrigerated; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)
The BD 231609 BBL Sensi-Disc Piperacillin 100 mcg reagent is formulated for standardized disk-diffusion antimicrobial susceptibility testing such as the KirbyBauer method. Each sterile paper disk contains 100 micrograms of piperacillin, a broad-spectrum ureidopenicillin active against many Gram-negative and some Gram-positive organisms. Produced under BDs tightly controlled quality system, these disks yield reproducible diffusion and zone formation, giving laboratories dependable data for determining bacterial sensitivity and guiding therapeutic choices.
| Manufacturer | Application | Storage Requirements |
| 231048 | Differentiation Disc | Requires Refrigeration |
Key Benefits
Precisely dosed 100 mcg antibiotic load for consistent inhibition zones.
Sterile, single-use design prevents cross-contamination.
Validated for reproducibility and stability across production lots.
Supports rapid, standardized interpretation of bacterial resistance patterns, improving clinical decision-making and antimicrobial-stewardship accuracy.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 231609 disk is fully compatible with Mueller-Hinton agar and follows CLSI (M100) and EUCAST guidelines. It is routinely used to test Gram-negative pathogens such asPseudomonas aeruginosa,Escherichia coli,Klebsiella pneumoniae,Enterobacterspp., andProteusspp. Clinical, public-health, and pharmaceutical laboratories use these disks for routine AST, epidemiologic surveillance, and quality-control testing.
Usage Guidelines
Prepare a 0.5 McFarland bacterial suspension and inoculate evenly on a Mueller-Hinton agar plate. Apply one piperacillin 100 mcg disk with sterile forceps or a disk dispenser, then incubate at 3537 C for 1618 hours. Measure the inhibition-zone diameter in mm and interpret results using current CLSI/EUCAST breakpoints. Store sealed disks at 28 C in a dry, dark environment; equilibrate to room temperature before opening to avoid condensation.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
Manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality-management systems, the BD 231609 Sensi-Disc meets FDA and CE requirements for in vitro diagnostic use. Each batch is verified for antibiotic potency, diffusion uniformity, and sterility according to CLSI performance specifications.
Comparison with Competitor Products
BD Sensi-Discs outperform generic alternatives through tighter potency tolerances, uniform antibiotic impregnation, and moisture-resistant packaging that preserves activity throughout shelf life. Competing disks often display inconsistent diffusion radii, whereas BDs process control ensures reproducible inhibition-zone diameters and dependable clinical correlation.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
Used by clinical microbiologists, infection-control teams, and research scientists in hospitals, diagnostic centers, pharmaceutical QA labs, and public-health agencies. Common applications include antimicrobial-resistance profiling, routine AST panels, and validation of beta-lactam susceptibility in Gram-negative isolates.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Handle with sterile forceps; avoid humidity or prolonged light exposure. Use quality-control reference strains such asP. aeruginosaATCC 27853 andE. coliATCC 25922 to verify test accuracy. Do not reuse or re-sterilize disks. Dispose of spent materials following institutional biohazard-waste procedures.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Intended for professional in vitro diagnostic use. Non-toxic when handled correctly, but testing of infectious organisms should occur under BSL-2 conditions. Use standard PPE (gloves, coat, eye protection) and autoclave all contaminated materials before disposal.
How to Order
To purchase the BD 231609 BBL Sensi-Disc Piperacillin 100 mcg, add the item to your cart and check out via CIA Medicals secure ordering system. For institutional or bulk requests, contact CIA Medical Customer Service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page for assistance with pricing, availability, and product documentation.
