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Specifications:
| Application | Food & Beverage | ||
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C | ||
| Product Type | Test Kit | Forms | Kit with Various components |
| Product Brand | 3M | ||
| Product Grade | Microbiology grade | ||
Ready-to-Use Environmental Sampling Swab for Hygienic Surface Testing
The 3M™ Quick Swab is a self-contained, ready-to-use environmental swab system featuring a five-inch rayon-tipped swab pre-filled with Letheen neutralizing buffer. Designed for use in food processing, pharmaceutical, and industrial environments, the 3M™ Quick Swab enables quick and consistent surface sampling with minimal preparation. Each swab is sterile, gamma-irradiated, and ISO 9001:2008 certified, ensuring safe and repeatable results for critical hygiene monitoring protocols.
Key Features
- Pre-filled with Letheen Buffer: Facilitates recovery of bacteria by neutralizing quaternary ammonium compounds
- Convenient & Ready-to-Use: Self-contained swab eliminates need for external diluents or pipetting
- Delivers 1 mL Sample Volume: Ideal for direct inoculation onto 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates
- Wet or Dry Sampling Flexibility: Reaches hard-to-access areas for thorough contamination checks
- HACCP-Compatible: Supports standardized hygiene and food safety monitoring practices
- Made in the USA: Manufactured under ISO 9001:2008-certified quality standards
- Gamma Irradiated: Sterile and stable with extended shelf life
Applications
- Food and Beverage Processing – Hygiene verification and contamination checks
- Pharmaceutical and Biotech Facilities – Cleanroom surface monitoring
- Industrial and Manufacturing Sites – Environmental safety auditing
- Sanitation Programs – Verification after cleaning and disinfection
- HACCP Programs – Critical control point testing for microbial hazards
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Device Type | Environmental surface swab with buffer |
| Buffer Type | Letheen Neutralizing Buffer |
| Swab Tip Material | Rayon |
| Sample Volume | 1 mL |
| Length | 5 inches |
| Sampling Modes | Wet or dry use |
| Compatibility | Direct use with 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates |
| Sterilization | Gamma Irradiated |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2008 |
| Shelf Life | Long shelf life; ready-to-use |
| Storage Requirements | Room temperature |
| Regulatory Use | Lab use only; supports HACCP |
The 3M™ Quick Swab offers a fast, reliable, and contamination-resistant tool for surface sampling and environmental hygiene monitoring. Pre-filled with Letheen buffer, it simplifies workflows and minimizes sample preparation time—making it an ideal solution for food safety professionals, QA teams, and sanitation monitoring programs worldwide.