Penok Swab
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PENOK SWAB is the new patent-pending device for the collection of samples with new Σ-SWAB®*, an open-celled foam-tipped swab. A simple squeeze of the tube favors to carefully aspirate the selective media for the MDRO. The flow of the aspirated nutrient broth through the swab allows the bacteria release. PENOK SWAB can be also used as a classical dry swab for conventional routine bacteriological investigation as Gram staining, culture and molecular test. Ʃ-SWAB® Σ-Swab® is an open-celled polyurethane foam bud characterized by: • 24-48 hrs viability at room temperature for many microorganisms and 24 hrs at 4°C for fastidious bacteria without media • High absorbency for optimum sample uptake • Open cell for complete flow through medium and reagents • Maximum release of microorganism (>81% release) • Comfort for the patient: soft touch swab • High performance with transport media, culture broth or dry use. RAPID SCREENING OF MULTI DRUG RESISTANT ORGANISMS Alifax developed a new line of selective broth for the rapid screening of the MDRO in combination with the new PenOK Swab or classical swab. • HB&L MRSA SCREENING KIT Code SI 1001.900 for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus • HB&L ESBL/AmpC SCREENING KIT Code SI 1001.930 for Extended-Spectrum ß-Lactamase producing bacteria • HB&L CARBAPENEMASE SCREENING KIT Code SI 1001.950 for Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae (soon available) • HB&L VRE SCREENING KIT Code SI 1001.920 for Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (soon available) Through the Light scattering technology it is possible to detect MDRO presence in only 6h 30 min thus actively supporting surveillance programs. * Σ-SWAB® is a registered trade mark of Medical Wire – Corsham, UK Specific broth

HOW TO USE PENOK SWAB 1 - SAMPLING 1 1. Use the PENOK SWAB for the sample collection 2. Insert the PENOK SWAB in the tube 2A – USE IN COMBINATION WITH ALIFAX MDRO SCREENING KIT 3 3. Aspirate the selective broth media 4. The media passes through the SWAB to enhance the release of bacteria into the broth 5. Close the tube with the cap Advantages Easy to use and carry Enhanced bacteria release from the swab Full sample traceability by unique and unrepeatable barcode Direct loading into Alfred60AST and Sidecar rack Reduced contamination, hands-on-time and exposure CE marked and patent pending...