Texwipe Sterile Swabs
Texwipe is the leader in the market of cleanroom consumables. In this post, we want to talk about our cleanroom sterile swabs, which are used in different industries (aerospace, cleanroom design/build, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biologics, compounding pharmacies, USP <797>/ USP <800>, etc) with perfect result and efficiency.
All swabs are made to exact and consistent tolerances using high-precision automated processes, with the easy-to-open, individually wrapped swabs and tube swabs to ensure sterility at point-of-use. The packaging offers clear visibility to the swab and sleeve's seal integrity.
The sterile swab is equipment whose main purpose is to collect samples of materials for microbiological tests for clinical or research purposes. This type of product must be manufactured with precision and efficiency to ensure sterility until its final use.
The sterile swab is indicated for use in different industries such as:
- aerospace
- clean room
- pharmaceutical laboratory
- biological laboratory
- compounding pharmacies
- USP <797> and USP <800>
Texwipe’s Sterile Spun Swabs:
- Cotton Swabs are constructed using 100% USP-grade cotton, securely bonded to the wooden or polystyrene handle by a water-based adhesive.
- Polyester Swabs are constructed using 100% USP-grade polyester, securely bonded to the wooden or polystyrene handle by a water-based adhesive.
Texwipe’s Sterile Swabs:
- Alpha® Knit Polyester Swabs are constructed using 100% knit polyester material. Complete thermal bond construction eliminates adhesive contamination.
- CleanFoam® Swabs are constructed using the highest quality 100 ppi polyurethane foam. Complete thermal bond construction eliminates adhesive contamination.
Texwipe’s Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System Swabs:
- They are constructed using 100% USP-grade spun cotton or 100% USP-grade spun polyester securely bonded to a flexible polystyrene handle by a water-based adhesive. The swab is placed into a 1 mm-thick medical-grade polypropylene tube with a seamless molded round-bottom design.
Applications
- Environmental monitoring
- Cleaning with compatible solutions and solvents
- Picking up fine powders
- Surface sampling
- Collection and transport of bacteriological specimens
Features & Benefits
All the swabs have different specifications. It is one of the most important parts to see if the swabs can help you in your application. You can find one of our sales representatives or contact us to find the right products for you.
Alpha®, CleanFoam® and Spun Swabs:
- Each swab is individually packaged in a peel-off sleeve.
- Each sleeve is lot coded and has an expiration date (for easy inventory control).
- Fifty (50) sleeves are triple-bagged for easy introduction into the sterile area.
- Triple-bagged bags are packaged in a case liner forming the fourth layer of bag protection.
- Alpha® and CleanFoam® swabs have trademarked light green colored handles (Reg. No. 5,343,973) with “Texwipe” embossed on the handle.
Dry Collection and Transport System Swabs:
- The system is designed to maintain the integrity of both sample collection and sample transport.
- Medical-grade LDPE molded cap securely holds the handle for safety and sterility while sampling.
- Cap rings ensure a tight seal and protect against contamination during transport.
- The tube label has a tamper-evident seal that ensures integrity at point-of-use.
- Lot code and expiration date are marked on each tube.
All Sterile Swabs:
- Gamma-irradiated and sterile validated according to AAMI guidelines.
- Tested for endotoxins, ions, and Non-Volatile Residue (NVR).
- Packaging labeled for global use.
- All sterile swabs have a shelf life of 3 years from the date of manufacture.