Specimen Collection and Transport System BBL™ Vacutainer® Sterile

Features

• The Vacutainer™ Anaerobic Specimen Collector with swab provides a method to protect anaerobic bacteria from exposure to toxic amounts of oxygen during the time from specimen collection to inoculation of suitable media The system may also be used for liquid specimens collected with a needle and syringe The Vacutainer Anaerobic Specimen Collector is particularly suited for instances where volumes are small or dilution of specimens by a transport medium is to be avoided The sterile collector is packaged in a peel-apart envelope designed for use in the OR The device offers a built-in oxygen- elimination system that’s activated by depressing the plunger and a reliable colorchange indicator to ensure that anaerobiosis has been achieved. Plus
• the medium-free environment keeps the specimen moist while allowing direct
• fast and easy plating in the laboratory Gas-impermeable barrier assures anaerobic atmosphere is maintained