BBL CultureSwab EZ and CultureSwab EZ II collection and transport systems are simple to use and media-free. The patented polyurethane swab utilizes a special polyurethane open-celled structure that protects and releases organisms from their own environment. Like a sponge, the open pores pick up the organisms from their environment and protects them in a state of homeostasis during transport. The medium-free nature of the system prevents specimen dilution and nonviable organisms that can be present with devices containing transport media.

Features

• Media-free – no specimen dilution and no potential nonviable organisms
• Color-coded cap – makes it easy to identify and differentiate between products for different applications.
• Round-bottom tube design – allows the tubes to stand upright in traditional racks for easy transportation. No sharp edges to puncture sterile peel packs
• Soft polyurethane-foam tip – as shown in independent studies,5 patients preferred the foam softness when sensitive skin or mucus membrane wounds were being sampled.