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3M Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer and Gloves SSL10NB2G

3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer and Gloves SSL10NB2G

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3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick SSL10NB2G — Sponge-stick with 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer + gloves for controlled surface sampling
Environmental surface sampling, sanitizer carryover control, 1.5" x 3" biocide-free cellulose, stick access for drains/pipes/equipment, includes gloves + 5" x 9" sample bag
Overview
The 3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick SSL10NB2G is a sponge-on-a-stick sampling device built for efficient, controlled environmental surface sampling—especially in hard-to-reach areas like drains, pipes, and around equipment. The 1.5" x 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge is mounted to a handle and pre-hydrated with 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer diluent to support sampling when residual sanitizers or disinfectants could impact recovery.
Why it matters (neutralization + safer access)
  • Neutralizer-aware sampling: Pre-hydration with Neutralizing Buffer diluent helps reduce the risk that residual chemistry suppresses organism recovery (use per SOP/method).
  • Reduced handling variability: The stick allows collection without directly handling the sponge and helps avoid touching the inside of the bag—supporting sample integrity.
  • Designed for hard-to-reach zones: Ideal for reaching into drains, pipes, and equipment interfaces where swabs and flat sponges are inefficient.
  • Complete kit convenience: Includes gloves and a sample bag to support consistent execution and transport to the lab.
What’s included (published)
  • SKU / Model: SSL10NB2G
  • Sponge: 1.5" x 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge mounted on a stick; pre-hydrated with Neutralizing Buffer diluent
  • Hydration volume: 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer diluent
  • Gloves: Two universal-fit polyethylene gloves (included)
  • Sample bag: 5" x 9" sample bag with 18 oz / 0.53 L capacity (included)
  • Case pack: 100 Sponge-Sticks (with Gloves) per case
Note: Align sampling locations, surface area, technique, hold times, and transport conditions to your site SOP and validated laboratory method.
Key features and benefits (published)
  • Stick access + thumb-stop: Helps reduce direct contact with the sponge and supports consistent technique in tight spaces.
  • Snap-free sponge design: Once placed inside the bag, the sponge snaps free from the handle for easier handling and transportation.
  • Biocide-free sponge: Designed not to affect organism viability.
  • Gamma irradiated: Decontaminated through gamma irradiation to help maintain aseptic conditions.
  • Dry-only flexibility note: The listing indicates the 1.5" x 3" dry sponge can be used with a wide range of buffers/enrichment media and in dry-only environments.
Quick specs (published)
SKU / Model SSL10NB2G
Sampling format Sponge mounted on stick; pre-hydrated
Sponge size 1.5" x 3"
Buffer / volume Neutralizing Buffer diluent, 10 mL
Bag size / capacity 5" x 9"; 18 oz / 0.53 L capacity
Case pack 100 Sponge-Sticks (with Gloves) per case
Recommended pairings (common workflow add-ons)
  • Flat surface coverage: Pair sponge-sticks for drains/crevices with hydrated sponges for broad, flat equipment panels and tables.
  • Verification layering: Use rapid hygiene verification (where appropriate) alongside microbiological EM to improve response speed and trending confidence.
  • Controlled-area housekeeping: Support adjacent controlled zones (QA labs, weigh rooms, controlled staging) with Texwipe cleanroom wipers and validated cleaning tools to reduce recontamination risk.
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Environmental Monitoring Neutralizer-Aware Sampling Hard-to-Reach Areas Chain-of-Custody
Why sponge-sticks are a critical tool for “infrastructure” sampling
Many sanitation programs over-sample easy surfaces and under-sample the places that drive recurring positives: drains, pipe penetrations, equipment framework interfaces, and moisture-trapping geometries. A sponge-stick addresses this gap by giving the operator reach and leverage without directly handling the sponge. For SSL10NB2G, the stick helps collect a sample while minimizing contact with the bag interior and includes a thumb-stop to reduce inadvertent sponge contact—both of which support more consistent execution.
Neutralizing buffer: your EM data is only as “true” as your recovery
Effective cleaning and disinfection is non-negotiable—but residual sanitizer chemistry can suppress organism recovery at the moment of collection. A pre-hydrated sponge-stick with 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer diluent is a practical control to help reduce that carryover effect (always per your validated method and SOP). Operationally, the benefit is trend integrity: results reflect the environment more accurately rather than the last chemical application.
ISO-first sampling discipline: standardize the variables that create defendable trends
  • Location control: Define exact locations (drain ID, pipe segment, machine station, framework joint) and stick to them for trending.
  • Area/contact control: Define the contact zone and dwell/coverage expectations so sampling is repeatable.
  • Technique control: Standardize strokes, pressure, and “do-not-touch” rules for bag interior and glove-to-sponge contact points.
  • Timing control: Sample at consistent timepoints (post-clean, pre-start, mid-run, end-of-run) so results are comparable.
Chain-of-custody checklist: make the result actionable
  • Labeling: Sample ID, date/time, operator, site/line/zone, exact location, and test request.
  • Condition notes: Record wet/dry status, visible residues, and any deviations from SOP.
  • Transport controls: Document time-to-lab and any temperature requirements defined by your method.
  • Response plan: Link excursions to defined actions (re-clean, resample, investigation, CAPA, retraining) and verify effectiveness.
Published configuration (SSL10NB2G): 100 Sponge-Sticks (with Gloves) per case; 1.5" x 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge mounted on a stick; pre-hydrated with 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer diluent; includes two universal-fit polyethylene gloves; includes a 5" x 9" sample bag with 18 oz / 0.53 L capacity; decontaminated through gamma irradiation.
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