ESwab - Patented Sample Collection

Worldwide Patent No.
WO2004/087979

Product tested and validated in full compliance with CLSI M40-A: Quality Control of Microbiological Transport Systems, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae survival at 24 hrs.

New Liquid Based Transport for Microbiology

1ml modified Liquid Amies with unique Nylon flocked swab. Maintains viability of Aerobes, Anaerobes and Fastidious Bacteria for up to 48 hrs at room temperature and refrigerator temperature.*
Sample rapidly and completely elutes from the flocked swab as soon as it is placed in the transport medium.
Provides 1ml of sample suspension for Gram stain and multiple culture analysis.
Invention comprises unique plastic applicators with various molded tips correct for the human anatomy. Tips are sprayed with short strands of nylon fiber which bond in a perpendicular fashion.
Flocked swabs have no inside; sample is absorbed by the strong capillary power between the fibers and remains very close to the surface.
When the swab is placed in the transport the entire sample elutes immediately.
Entire specimen moves from swab to liquid phase
Suitable platform for automated liquid handling
Expands testing capabilities

eSwab
Copan Cat. No.	Cardinal Cat. No.	Fisher Cat. No.	Copan ESwab Collection Kit - Product Descriptions	Pack Size	Sampling Sites	Capture Cap Feature
480C	A5007-45	23-600-900	Sterile single use sample collection pack containing: Polypropylene screw-cap tube with internal conical shape filled with 1ml of Liquid Amies Medium. One regular size applicator swab with flocked nylon fiber tip.	50 kits per shelf pack 10 x 50 kits per box	Nose, throat, vagina and wounds	YES
481C	A5007-46	23-600-901	Sterile single use sample collection pack containing: Polypropylene screw-cap tube with internal conical shape filled with 1ml of Liquid Amies Medium. One minitip applicator swab with flocked nylon fiber tip.	50 kits per shelf pack 10 x 50 kits per box	Eye, ear, nasal passages, nasopharynx, throat, urogenital tract and for pediatric sample collection	NO
482C	A5007-47	23-600-902	Sterile single use sample collection pack containing: Polypropylene screw-cap tube with internal conical shape filled with 1ml of Liquid Amies Medium. One pernasal applicator swab with flocked nylon fiber tip.	50 kits per shelf pack 10 x 50 kits per box	Nasopharynx and pediatric sample collection	NO