We provide a range of quality sampling supplies, including media, collection bottles, swabs, and spore trap cassettes. Our USP environmental monitoring media is specifically designed for sampling in cleanroom environments, where sterility is critical.
USP Media - Convenience, Quality, and Selection
Convenience
- Triple-bagged with clear wrap to allow inspection of plate integrity
- Impermeable outer wrap prevents condensation on the plates
- Extended outdates >4 months
- Secured plate lid technology to prevent accidental opening
- Room-temperature storage
- Easy on-line ordering with Next-Day delivery
Disinfectant Neutralizing Capability
Contact plates and fingertip plates contain 4 neutralizing agents which, in combination, inactivate commonly encountered residual disinfectants that are present on the surface to be tested.
| Neutralizing Agent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disinfectant | Lecithin | Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) |
L-histidine | Sodium thiosulfate |
| Alcohols (70% IPA) | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| Aldehydes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Phenolics | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Quaternary ammonium | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| Hexachlorophene | ✅ | |||
| Mercurials | ✅ | |||
| Halogens (e.g., bleach) | ✅ | |||
| Hydrogen peroxide/Peracetic acid | ✅ | |||
| Chlorhexidine | ✅ | |||
Quality
- Gamma-irradiated with a sterility assurance level of 10-5
- ISO 9001 manufacturer compliant with FDA Quality Systems Regulations
- Large volume fill for 100 mm plates to prevent desiccation during air sampling
- Neutralization capacity against 10 commonly used pharmaceutical disinfectants
- Lot-specific Certificates of Analysis provided
Selection
Air
- TSA (90 mm) – Tryptic Soy Agar
- SDA (90 mm) – Sabouraud Dextrose Agar
Contact
- TSA (55 mm) – Tryptic Soy Agar w/ neutralizers
- SDA LT (55 mm) – Sabouraud Dextrose w/ lecithin & Tween 80
Fingertip
- TSA (90 mm) – Tryptic Soy Agar w/ neutralizers
