BD 231704 - Sensi-Disc Meropenem, 50-Cartridge, Ready-to-Use Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing, 10/BX
The BD 231704 Sensi-Disc Meropenem is a ready-to-use antibiotic disc cartridge designed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing in clinical and research microbiology laboratories. Supplied in a 50-disc cartridge, this product allows laboratory professionals to efficiently assess bacterial susceptibility to meropenem, a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic commonly used for treating severe infections.
The pre-loaded Sensi-Disc ensures consistent disc potency, facilitating accurate, reproducible results and streamlined workflow for disc diffusion (Kirby-Bauer) assays.
Key Benefits
50-disc cartridge: Convenient, ready-to-use format for multiple susceptibility tests.
Meropenem antibiotic discs: Supports detection of bacterial resistance to carbapenem-class antibiotics.
High-quality BD formulation: Ensures reproducible and reliable results.
Streamlines laboratory workflow: Pre-loaded discs reduce preparation time.
Reliable performance: Provides consistent antimicrobial susceptibility testing results.
Compatibility and Applications
Compatible with standard Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion methods and clinical susceptibility testing protocols.
Applications include:
Antibiotic susceptibility testing of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
Clinical laboratory diagnostics for guiding effective antimicrobial therapy.
Research studies on bacterial resistance patterns.
Quality control in pharmaceutical and clinical microbiology laboratories.
Usage Guidelines
Apply discs aseptically to inoculated agar plates according to laboratory protocols.
Incubate plates at the recommended temperature and duration.
Measure zones of inhibition to determine bacterial susceptibility.
Dispose of used discs and cartridges according to biohazard protocols.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
Manufactured under ISO-certified processes for consistency, sterility, and quality.
Complies with laboratory safety standards for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Suitable for clinical, research, and educational laboratory environments.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to generic meropenem discs, BD 231704 offers:
Trusted BD quality for reproducibility and accuracy.
Ready-to-use 50-disc cartridge for convenient workflow.
Optimized disc potency for reliable antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
Clinical microbiologists, laboratory technicians, and researchers.
Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical labs, and educational institutions.
Scenarios include routine susceptibility testing, research on antibiotic resistance, and laboratory quality control.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Handle discs with aseptic technique to prevent contamination.
Store cartridges in a controlled environment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Avoid exposure to heat or moisture to maintain disc potency.
Dispose of used discs and cartridges in compliance with biohazard regulations.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 231704 Sensi-Disc Meropenem, 50-Cartridge, meets ISO-certified quality standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and reproducible antimicrobial susceptibility testing in clinical and research laboratories.
How to Order
The BD 231704 Sensi-Disc Meropenem, 50-Cartridge, is available through CIA Medicals secure online ordering system. Add to your cart and complete checkout.
For bulk orders, pricing inquiries, or product support, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
