Effective surveillance for Food and Pharma NRS II Transwab TM Polywipes TM TM Steriswab & SteriKit ® Isolation Transwab ® Reliable microbiological sampling of critical surfaces

NRSII Transwab Neutralises trace disinfectant NRS II Transwab® is MWE’s name for its range of swab based environmental sampling devices for the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and cosmetic industries. There can also be applications in healthcare including the monitoring of infection control measures. All NRS II Transwab® devices feature MWE’s leak proof labelled self standing screw-cap tube made from shatterproof polypropylene, with a high visibility blue shaft swab attached NRS (Neutralising Rinse Solution) NRS Medium contains lecithin, polysorbate 80, and sodium thiosulphate in a peptone...

Letheen broth is a growth medium recommended by the FDA for use in the microbiological testing of cosmetics, and the formulation is as described in the FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual. Polysorbate 80 and lecithin are included to partially neutralise the preservatives commonly found in cosmetics. MRD (Maximum Recovery Diluent) Also called Peptone Saline. Maximum Recovery Diluent is an isotonic and protective medium for maximum recovery of microorganisms from environmental and food sources. It is also the recommended diluent for the sampling of carcasses in the European Union. Tryptic Soy...

K- - . , By 'v i Polywipes™ are sterile premoistened blue sponge swabs, ready to use and highly effective for the sampling and microbiological assessment of a wide variety of surfaces. Polywipes™ are manufactured from a special sponge material containing no inhibitory substances, so that maximum recovery and detection of microorganisms is assured. The sponge format is convenient for sampling larger flat or irregular surfaces, such as conveyor belts and machine parts, as well as floors, walls, drains and ceilings . Polywipes™ are premoistened with phosphate buffer or any of a selection of other...

Wide range of applications throughout food and pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing Food & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sponge swabs are especially recommended for the sampling of larger areas for the detection of controlled pathogens such as Listeria, Salmonella and coliforms. They are very useful for sampling irregular surfaces such as drains and machine casings, and also for larger areas such as conveyor belts and preparation benches. Polywipes™ with standard phosphate buffer has been widely used for many years, and is the most suitable formulation for most applications. There are some...

For sterile manufacturing areas SteriKit™ is a swab based system for the detection of microbial contamination in sterile production facilities. Samples are collected using Steriswab™ premoistened swabs, and inserted into the SteriKit™ tubes containing an enriched semi-solid medium with colour change growth indicator. Upon incubation any bacteria will grow and cause the colour of the medium to change from purple to yellow within 48 hours. The time taken will depend on the number of organisms, but in the event of any colour development, the swab and medium can be used for further investigation...

Isolation Transwab Active surveillance for Listeria, Salmonella & Coliforms with Isolation Transwab® MWE’s Isolation Transwabs® are a unique, convenient and cost-effective range of selfcontained environmental sampling swabs. The kits includes a swab for sampling the surface, which is then placed in the provided tube of coloured gel medium, which in turn changes colour if positive. Easy read colour change Positive results generally available within 24 hrs* Self – contained Individually packed – easy to carry to test areas Ambient storage 12 months shelf-life *Allow further 24 hrs to confirm negative...

Isolation Transwabs® Code Diluent Volume in Tube Pack Size Pack Size MW784 NRS Neutralising Rinse Solution 5ml 50 MW785 NRS Neutralising Rinse Solution 10ml 50 MW786 NRS Neutralising Rinse Solution 1ml 50 MW782 NRS without Sodium Thiosulphate 1ml 50 MW783 NRS without Sodium Thiosulphate 10ml 50 MW796 MRD (Maximum Recovery Diluent) 10ml 50 MW797 MRD (Maximum Recovery Diluent) 5ml 50 MW798 NRSII Tube, Dry No Swab, screw cap vial Empty 50 MW799 NRSII Tube, Dry with blue swab, screw cap vial Empty 50 Polywipes™ Pre-moistened...