BD 290002 - Hycheck for Disinfection Control Convenient Contact Slide System for Microbial Surface Monitoring Product Overview, 10/BX
The BD 290002 Hycheck for Disinfection Control is a dual-sided contact slide system designed for rapid and reliable microbiological monitoring of surface cleanliness and disinfection effectiveness. Manufactured by BD (Becton Dickinson), this pre-prepared, ready-to-use device simplifies surface hygiene testing in hospitals, pharmaceutical production areas, laboratories, and food processing environments. Each Hycheck slide features selective and non-selective agar media that support the detection and enumeration of a wide range of microorganisms, helping ensure compliance with hygiene standards and infection control protocols.
Key Benefits
The BD Hycheck offers a fast, easy, and cost-effective method for verifying disinfection efficiency on various surfaces. Its convenient self-contained design eliminates the need for traditional plate preparation, reducing labor and contamination risks. The dual agar surfaces allow simultaneous detection of total aerobic count and selective microbial groups such as yeasts, molds, or Gram-negative bacteria. The transparent plastic carrier permits direct microscopic examination, while the flexible handle ensures safe and aseptic sampling. BDs high-quality culture media formulations guarantee accurate microbial recovery and reliable colony development, even from low-biomass samples.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 290002 Hycheck is compatible with a wide variety of disinfection control and environmental monitoring programs. It can be used on flat, irregular, or hard-to-reach surfaces, including medical instruments, countertops, laboratory benches, and production equipment. Common applications include hospital infection control audits, pharmaceutical cleanroom validation, food industry hygiene checks, and water treatment plant assessments. It is suitable for routine monitoring and validation of cleaning procedures in both regulated and non-regulated environments.
Usage Guidelines
Remove the BD Hycheck contact slide aseptically from its container. Gently press the agar surfaces onto the area being tested, ensuring full contact without excessive pressure. Replace the slide into its tube and incubate at 3035C for 2448 hours, or as recommended for specific media. After incubation, count the colonies and interpret results according to hygiene standards or internal threshold values. Dispose of used slides as biohazardous material after analysis. Always perform testing in accordance with institutional aseptic and biosafety procedures.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
The BD 290002 Hycheck for Disinfection Control is produced under ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified quality systems and complies with FDA and CE requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) microbiological monitoring tools. It is manufactured following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and validated according to ISO 18593 standards for surface sampling in the food and healthcare industries. Each batch undergoes rigorous performance testing to ensure media sterility, growth promotion, and selectivity for common microbial contaminants such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and environmental fungi.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to traditional contact plates or swab-based monitoring methods, BD Hycheck offers enhanced convenience, reduced handling time, and lower risk of secondary contamination. While conventional plates require manual media preparation and labeling, BD Hycheck provides a sterile, pre-poured solution with ready-to-use dual agar surfaces. Its compact design minimizes storage space and waste while improving sampling efficiency. The BD formulation ensures consistent microbial recovery and optimal colony visibility, outperforming many generic surface hygiene monitoring kits in reliability and reproducibility.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is designed for use by microbiologists, quality control officers, infection control specialists, and laboratory technicians. It is ideal for healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, food processing plants, cosmetic production lines, and environmental testing laboratories. The BD 290002 Hycheck plays an important role in validating cleaning procedures, verifying disinfection protocols, and maintaining regulatory compliance in environments where microbial control is critical.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store BD Hycheck tubes in an upright position at 28C until use. Do not freeze or expose to direct light. Before sampling, allow the slide to reach room temperature to avoid condensation on the agar surface. Always label samples clearly with date, location, and operator initials. Avoid excessive contact pressure to prevent agar deformation. After incubation, record results and discard slides in accordance with biosafety and environmental disposal regulations. Regular monitoring using control samples can help ensure consistent disinfection efficacy assessments.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This product is intended for professional laboratory and quality assurance use only. Handle all samples and used slides as potentially infectious materials. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, lab coats, and eye protection. Follow Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) procedures when handling contaminated samples. Dispose of all used materials in accordance with institutional and environmental safety guidelines. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed handling, hazard, and storage information. BD ensures compliance with global hygiene monitoring and biosafety standards.
How to Order
To purchase the BD 290002 Hycheck for Disinfection Control, add the product to your cart and complete the secure checkout process on the CIA Medical website. For institutional or bulk orders, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or submit an inquiry via the online form. CIA Medical offers competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and expert support for all BD environmental monitoring and microbiology quality control products.
