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BD BBL™ Isolator Pack plated media, in gamma-irradiated packs, work with isolator systems. To use the product, place the wrapped package of plates in the isolator before running the vaporized hydrogen peroxide decontamination cycle. When the isolator aeration cycle has finished, remove the two outermost wrappings, and then remove the sterile inner wrapping. Sterility The product is validated for performance and sterility according to Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines. Transport bag The product includes an inner bag you can use to transport plates from your critical environment. Available media Media include D/E Neutralizing agar, Sabouraud Dextrose Agar with Lecithin and Polysorbate 80, and Trypticase™ Soy Agar with or without lecithin and polysorbate 80. Plate types Available plate types include the BD RODAC™ and RODAC Snap Lid plates for personnel and surface sampling, and BD Finger Dab™ (100mm and 150mm style) plates for sampling of gloved hands.

BD BBL™ Sterile Pack plated media are in gamma-irradiated packs, validated to performance and sterility according to Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines. They also feature outer DuPont™ Tyvek® polyethylene wrapping that minimizes the risk of contamination, provides a fiber-free bacterial barrier and allows gas exchange. To use this media, remove the outer wrapping in the noncritical environment, and then remove the sterile inner wrapping in the clean area. The included bag may be used to transport plates from your critical environment. This media must be stored at a temperature of 2°C to 8°C. Extensive availability BD BBL Sterile Pack plated media are available in many formulations and plate types. Personnel and surface sampling BD RODAC™ and BD RODAC™ Snap Lid plates support personnel and surface sampling. Air sampling BD BBL Sterile Pack settle plates provide active and passive air sampling. Gloved hands sampling BD Finger Dab™ plates allow sampling of gloved hands.

BD Mycoflask™ sterile, disposable and ready-to-use BD BBL™ culture media are prepared in the special BD Mycoflask. This variety of media helps isolate and cultivate tubercle bacilli and fungi. Special tray design BD Mycoflask media are packaged in specially designed trays for ease in handling and incubation. Loss of moisture prevention Tightly fitted screw caps eliminate loss of moisture, even when incubation is extended to eight weeks or more. Offset well This product features a deep offset well that provides a deep culture bed. Cultivation area The product includes a surface area of 5.4 cm for cultivation.

BD ready-for-use prepared bottled media help detect micororganisms from pharmaceutical, food, environmental or water testing samples. Quality This product consists of the highest-quality BD BBL™ and BD Difco™ dehydrated culture media for preparation. Requirement compliance This media conforms to current USP and EP requirements. Color coding Color-coded caps and labeling enable easy product identification. Labeling Transparent labeling allows a clear view of media and culture.