BD 260672 - GasPak EZ Large Incubation Container for Anaerobic Culture Systems,EA

BD 260672 - GasPak EZ Large Incubation Container for Anaerobic Culture Systems,EA

The BD 260672 GasPak EZ Large Incubation Container is a reusable microbiology incubation system designed to create controlled atmospheric environments for the growth of anaerobic and microaerophilic microorganisms. The large-capacity container works with GasPak EZ gas-generating sachets to establish oxygen-reduced conditions without the need for external gas cylinders or complex equipment.

Manufactured under the quality standards of BD, this container is engineered to provide consistent and reliable incubation performance for clinical, research, and pharmaceutical laboratories.

Key Benefits

Large internal capacity allows incubation of multiple culture plates simultaneously. The sealed container design helps maintain stable anaerobic conditions during incubation. Transparent construction enables visual monitoring of culture plates without opening the container. Reusable design supports cost-effective laboratory operations. Simple setup with GasPak EZ sachets eliminates the need for gas tanks or regulators.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 260672 GasPak EZ Large Incubation Container is compatible with BD GasPak EZ gas-generating sachets and standard Petri dishes. It is widely used in hospital microbiology laboratories, research facilities, academic institutions, and pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.

Typical applications include anaerobic bacterial culture, microbial isolation procedures, and diagnostic testing requiring reduced oxygen environments.

Usage Guidelines

Place inoculated culture plates inside the incubation container. Activate the appropriate GasPak EZ sachet according to manufacturer instructions and position it within the container. Close the lid securely to create a sealed environment. Incubate at the recommended temperature based on laboratory protocol. After incubation, open the container carefully and dispose of used sachets according to biosafety procedures.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

BD microbiology equipment and culture systems are manufactured under regulated quality systems designed to ensure reliability and performance consistency in professional laboratory environments. Quality controls support dependable incubation conditions for microbiological testing.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with traditional anaerobic jars that rely on external gas cylinders, the GasPak EZ system provides a simplified and self-contained method for generating anaerobic environments. The large container size offers increased capacity compared with smaller incubation jars. BD GasPak systems are widely recognized for reliability and ease of use in microbiology laboratories.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is commonly used by microbiologists, clinical laboratory technologists, and research scientists conducting anaerobic culture procedures. It is particularly valuable in hospital laboratories and research institutions where reliable anaerobic incubation is essential for organism identification and microbial studies.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the container in a clean, dry environment when not in use. Inspect the sealing mechanism and gasket regularly to ensure proper airtight closure. Clean and disinfect the container according to laboratory sanitation protocols between uses. Use only compatible GasPak EZ sachets to maintain reliable atmospheric conditions.

Regulatory and Safety Information

Although the container itself is laboratory equipment rather than a direct patient-use device, it is manufactured under strict quality standards to support safe and reliable microbiological testing. Proper adherence to biosafety guidelines and appropriate disposal of gas-generating sachets are essential to maintaining laboratory safety.

How to Order

Ordering the BD 260672 GasPak EZ Large Incubation Container is simple. Add the product to your cart and proceed through the secure checkout process. For bulk laboratory purchasing or additional assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form available on this page.