Starswab II Specimen Collection and Transport System is a medical device
designed to collect and transfer clinical specimens for microbiological and
diagnostic testing. It includes a 6-inch sterile swab with a soft, absorbent tip
for easy and pleasant sample collection from a variety of locations, including
the throat, nasal passages, and wounds. The system contains a transport tube
with a medium that maintains the specimen's viability during transit to the
laboratory. Its sterile packing prevents contamination, making it critical for
reliable diagnostic outcomes.
Features:
- The media tube is designed with a spiral groove, round bottom media
chamber which keeps the sample immersed and protected in the media while
allowing easy racking
- Provides excellent recovery in routine bacteriology and is compatible
with gram stain and many rapid screening methods
- Shelf life is 18 months
- Gamma sterilized and wrapped in sterile, easy-to-peel envelope
Components:
- Swab: A sterile 6-inch swab intended for sample collection from multiple
anatomical locations. Usually, the swab includes a soft, absorbent tip to
provide both patient comfort and efficient sample collection.
- Transport Tube with Medium: A sterile transport tube with a medium
inside to keep the specimen viable while being transported. By giving the
organisms in the sample an appropriate habitat, the medium aids in
preserving the sample's integrity.
Applications:
- Microbiological Testing
- Diagnostic Testing