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Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Imipenem IPM Antimicrobial Susceptibility discs
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Specifications:
| Application | Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Resistance Testing (AST) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C |
| Product Type | Antibiotic Disc |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, Oxoid |
| Product Grade | Microbiology grade |
The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Imipenem Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are high-quality, standardized discs designed for determining the in vitro susceptibility of bacterial pathogens to imipenem. Each 6 mm paper disc is impregnated with 10 µg of imipenem and is used in manual agar disc diffusion (Kirby-Bauer) testing.
The discs are housed in durable, shatterproof spring-loaded cartridges for safe and accurate handling. Each cartridge is individually sealed in a foil blister pack with a desiccant, maintaining a moisture level of less than 2% to ensure long-term stability and disc integrity.
Imipenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic widely used against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. These discs allow laboratories to detect susceptibility, resistance, or intermediate responses and provide visual cues for identifying resistant mutants, contamination, or synergistic interactions between antimicrobials.
Key Features
- 10 µg of imipenem per disc for standardized testing
- 6 mm sterile paper discs, compatible with disc dispensers
- Shatterproof spring-loaded cartridges for safe handling
- Individually sealed blister packs with desiccant (<2% moisture)
- End-of-cartridge indicator for easy inventory management
- Visual detection of resistance patterns and contamination
- Manufactured in compliance with CLSI, DIN, BSAC, EUCAST, and SFM guidelines
- For in vitro diagnostic use only
Packaging Format
- 50 discs per cartridge
- 5 cartridges per pack (250 discs total)
- Foil-covered, desiccant-sealed packaging for extended shelf life
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs |
| Antibiotic Code | IPM |
| Antimicrobial Agent | Imipenem |
| Concentration | 10 µg |
| Disc Diameter | 6 mm |
| Compliance Standards | CLSI, DIN, BSAC, EUCAST, SFM |
| Quantity per Cartridge | 50 discs |
| Cartridges per Pack | 5 |
| Intended Use | In vitro diagnostic |
Oxoid™ Imipenem Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide reliable and consistent results for testing bacterial susceptibility to imipenem. With superior packaging, precise dosing, and compliance with international standards, these discs are essential for clinical microbiology laboratories focused on infection control, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and therapeutic decision-making.