Remote Swabbing
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jljimenez1969GlobePharma, Inc.
P.O. Box 10837, New Brunswick, NJ 08906-9998
Tel: 732-819-0381 Fax: 732-777-5129 E-mail: [email protected]
REMOTE SWABBING AND MICROBIOLOGICAL SAMPLING TOOLS
(PATENTED) & CLEANING VALIDATION ACCESSORIES
The following tools for remote swabbing and microbiological sampling and
cleaning validation accessories are available from GlobePharma, Inc.
1. Remote Swabbing & Microbiological Sampling Tool – made of
anodized aluminum or stainless steel, extendible up to 10 feet (custom
lengths up to 25 feet available), to take swab or microbiological samples
from distant locations such as surfaces of large mixers, blenders, dryers,
reactors, etc. without actually someone getting inside of the
equipment. At the tip of this tool there is an anodized aluminum
adjustable angle adapter which can be bent up to 90° in order to gain
access to the location to be swabbed. Five different types of clips may be
attached to the tip of the adjustable angle adapter in order to hold a swab
(with or without a handle), a wipe, a microbiological sampling plate (agar
plate) or a swab from a microbiological sampling tube (Swube). This tool
can be completely dismantled and reassembled in a few minutes, and is
sterilizable. The plastic collars inside the tool segments can be sanitized
with alcohol.
2. Teflon Template Tool – is just like the tool described above except that a
Teflon template holder with a Teflon template having an opening of
desired dimensions is attached to it, and is used in conjunction with the
swabbing tool for swabbing a pre-determined surface area. Teflon
templates are available with custom-made sizes, shapes, and surface
area.
3. Suction Cups – are required to be used in conjunction with the swabbing
tool for microbiological sampling with agar plates. 2” in diameter and
individually packaged, two different types are available:
a. Made of PVC, cannot be steam sterilized, may be sanitized
with alcohol, and disposable.
b. Made of silicone, can be steam sterilized and reusable.
4. Clips – Five different types of clips are available:
a. Made of 316 stainless steel and electropolished for
microbiological sampling using agar plates. Steam, dry heat,
ETO, and gamma radiation sterilizable.
b. Made of 316 stainless steel and electropolished for swab
sampling using swabs with or without handles, filter paper, or
wipes. Especially suitable for Texwipe Alpha Swabs TX761
and TX714A (available from VWR Scientific). Steam, dry
heat, ETO and gamma radiation sterilizable.
c. Made of FDA approved white plastic, for same application as
described in (b) above. May be sanitized with alcohol, but
not sterilizable. Designed to avoid scratching the surface
being swabbed.
d. Made of an FDA approved amber colored special plastic, for
microbiological sampling using swabs from microbiological
tubes (Swubes). Steam, dry heat, ETO, and gamma
radiation sterilizable.
e. Made of 316 stainless steel, for microbiological sampling
using Culture Swab from DIFCO Laboratories.
5. Adjustable Angle Adapter – Made of anodized aluminum, this part
accepts all the clips described above. Angle can be adjusted to 90°.
6. Cleaning Validation Coupons – 2” x 2” and 4” x 4” coupons made of
304 stainless steel and 316 stainless steel in #4 and #7 finishes,
polyethylene, polypropylene, Delrin, white Neoprine rubber, borosilicate
glass, Plexiglass, Lexan, Teflon and Nylon are available. Custom-made
coupons are also offered.
7. Teflon Template Holder – Made of 316 stainless steel. Used with the
Teflon template tool to hold the template.
8. Teflon Template – Made of Teflon, 6” x 6”, with an opening of desired
dimensions.
9. Twin-beam Flash Light – Can be worn around the neck for hands-free
operation. Used to illuminate the area of swabbing.
10. Binocular Glasses – Can be worn like glasses. Facilitates a closer view
of the swabbing area.
