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3M Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Letheen Broth SSL10LET

3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Letheen Broth SSL10LET

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3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Letheen Broth — SSL10LET
Neutralizing surface sampling sponge for environmental monitoring and sanitation verification • Sponge + stick reach + coverage • 10 mL Letheen broth • Supports zone-based hygiene programs and repeatable trending
Overview
The 3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Letheen Broth (SSL10LET) is a surface sampling tool designed for environmental monitoring and sanitation verification where larger sampling areas and hard-to-reach surfaces benefit from a sponge format. The included Letheen broth is commonly used as a neutralizing medium to help improve recovery in the presence of certain residual sanitizers and cleaners (per method/SOP).
In ISO-controlled environments, the objective is repeatable contamination control: define where you sample, how you sample, and how results drive corrective action. SSL10LET supports that discipline with a consistent tool format suitable for routine monitoring programs.
Why it matters (ISO-first, Annex 1 aware)
  • Recovery drives accuracy: neutralizing media can help reduce false negatives caused by residual disinfectants (when your method requires it).
  • Large-area sampling improves visibility: sponges support broader coverage than swabs for equipment faces and hard-to-reach surfaces.
  • Repeatability enables trending: consistent tools and defined locations support meaningful trends and CAPA triggers.
  • Annex 1 alignment (when applicable): structured EM programs and documented sampling practices support contamination control strategy expectations.
What’s included (published)
  • Product: Sponge-Stick surface sampling device
  • Medium volume: 10 mL Letheen broth (SSL10LET)
Note: Confirm pack quantity, storage requirements, and use conditions on this listing and in the manufacturer instructions for SSL10LET.
Key features and benefits
  • Sponge + stick format: supports reach and coverage for larger surfaces and awkward geometries.
  • Neutralizing broth: Letheen medium supports recovery where disinfectant residuals may be present (per SOP).
  • Program-ready tool: supports routine EM workflows, zone monitoring, and sanitation verification.
  • Improves trend consistency: standardized sampling devices reduce technician-to-technician variability.
Quick specs (published)
SKU / Model: SSL10LET
Sampling format: Sponge-stick surface sampler
Medium: Letheen broth (neutralizing), 10 mL
Typical use: Environmental monitoring and sanitation verification (per facility SOP)
Recommended pairings
  • Alternate neutralizing buffer option: SSL10NB (10 mL Neutralizing Buffer)
  • Hydrated sponge option: HS10NB2G (Neutralizing Buffer + Gloves)
  • Micro workflow swab: Quick Swab 6432 (Case/50)
  • Rapid hygiene trending (non-micro): Clean-Trace ATP Surface Test Swab (UXL100)
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Environmental Monitoring Neutralizer Discipline Trending & CAPA Support Zone Control SSL10LET
Why neutralizing media matters in real-world facilities
EM programs often sample surfaces after cleaning and disinfection. If residual sanitizer remains active on the surface, it can suppress recovery and skew results. The SSL10LET listing positions Letheen broth as a neutralizing medium that can help improve recovery where certain residual sanitizers and cleaners may be present (per method/SOP). The purpose is operational defensibility: you want results that reflect the environment—not chemical carryover.
ISO-first execution: the sampler is only one control
The product page frames ISO-controlled monitoring as repeatable contamination control: define where you sample, how you sample, and how results drive corrective action. In practice, that means locking down four variables so trends are meaningful—not noise:
  • Location control: fixed sampling-point IDs (equipment + exact surface) to prevent sampling drift.
  • Area control: consistent surface area (templates where possible) to maintain comparability.
  • Technique control: standardized strokes/pressure/dwell time and consistent directionality.
  • Timing control: consistent sampling phase vs. sanitation and production state.
Annex 1 alignment (when applicable): defensible EM is documented EM
Where Annex 1 expectations apply, your sampler selection and neutralizer strategy become part of the documented contamination control strategy: correct tool selection, documented locations, controlled technique, and clear escalation criteria when results trend unfavorably. The operational goal is defensibility—especially when you are demonstrating that your monitoring program can detect deterioration early and trigger CAPA appropriately.
Implementation note: neutralizer choice must be method-driven
The SSL10LET listing includes an implementation note that neutralizer choice should be method-driven and confirmed for compatibility with your disinfectants/sanitizers and lab workflow before standardizing the sampler. Use that principle to reduce rework: align disinfectant chemistry, neutralizer selection, sampling plan (zones/locations), and lab method as one system.
Need help selecting Letheen vs Neutralizing Buffer vs D/E for your disinfectant set, or building a fixed-location zone map for trending and CAPA? Email Sales@SOSsupply.com or call (214) 340-8574.
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