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3M Swab-Sampler with 5 mL Letheen Broth RS9605LET

3M / Neogen Swab-Sampler with 5 mL Letheen Broth RS9605LET

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100 Swab-Samplers

Expected release date is 30th Apr 2026

3M / Neogen Swab-Sampler RS9605LET — Sterile swab-in-vial with 5 mL Letheen Broth (Case/100)
Environmental sampling over small surface areas, Letheen Broth for quat neutralization, ample headspace for vortex mixing, gamma irradiated, ISO 9001:2008, intended for lab use only
Overview
The 3M / Neogen Swab-Sampler with 5 mL Letheen Broth (RS9605LET) is a convenient and quick collection device for environmental sampling and testing over small surface areas. Sample collection is simplified with the attached swab, and the vial provides ample headspace for sample addition and vortexing to help release organisms from the swab during processing.
Why it matters (neutralization + consistency)
  • Quat neutralization support: Letheen Broth is primarily used to neutralize the bactericidal action of quaternary ammonium compounds and is used in hygiene swabbing practices where quat neutralization is required.
  • Processing-friendly design: Headspace supports sample addition and vortexing, helping improve organism release from the swab.
  • Secure transport: Engineered to safely gather, hold, and secure contents from the collection site to the lab without leaking or compromising the sample.
  • Program repeatability: Swab-in-vial format helps improve sampling consistency from tech-to-tech and plant-to-plant.
What’s included (published)
  • SKU / Model: RS9605LET
  • Available Quantity Option: Case
  • Case Unit: 100 Swab-Samplers per case
  • Media / volume: 5 mL Letheen Broth
  • Format: Attached swab with vial headspace for sample addition and vortexing
Sterility & quality statements (published): Decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life; made in the USA; ISO 9001:2008 certified for quality assurance; intended for lab use only.
HACCP context (published)
The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach is widely accepted worldwide. Sample collection products are a crucial part of this approach to identify potential food-borne hazards and pinpoint where they reside. Portability, stable enrichment media, and easy-to-handle swabs and sponges are designed to test for a wide variety of potential hazards and deliver exceptionally accurate results.
About Letheen Broth (published)
The primary use of Letheen Broth is to neutralize the bactericidal action of quaternary ammonium compounds, and for determining the phenol co-efficient of cationic surfactants per the recommendation by the Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). Letheen Broth is also used in hygiene swabbing practices where neutralizing quaternary ammonium compounds are required.
Key features and benefits (published)
  • Letheen Broth vial is ready to use for pathogen testing of environmental samples.
  • Swab reaches into corners and hard-to-reach areas for increased accuracy.
  • Convenient design helps improve sampling consistency from tech-to-tech and plant-to-plant.
  • Bottles have ample headspace for sample addition and vortexing.
  • Self-contained cleanroom swab and vial for increased productivity and efficiency.
Documents (published)
  • Swab-Sampler - Product Instructions
  • Swab-Sampler with Letheen Broth - Product MSDS
Recommended industry / test type (published)
Recommended industry: Beverage & Bottled Water, Dairy, Food Services & Catering, Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Pet Food & Animal Feed, Poultry & Eggs, Prepared & Processed Foods, Seafood, Water Testing
Test type: Environmental Test, Food & Beverage Test
Recommended pairings (common workflow add-ons)
  • Large-area coverage: Use hydrated sponges for broad panels and tables, then reserve swab samplers for seams, gaskets, hinges, and precision points.
  • Infrastructure zones: Pair with sponge-sticks for drains, framework recesses, and other harborage points where swabs are inefficient.
  • Controlled-area support: Reinforce adjacent controlled spaces (QA labs, controlled staging) with Texwipe cleanroom wipers and swabs to reduce recontamination risk around verification activities.
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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
Environmental Monitoring Quat Neutralization Small Surface Areas Chain-of-Custody
The decision point: “organism risk” vs. “chemical risk”
Environmental monitoring fails most often when results are chemically biased. If sanitation relies on quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), residual quat film can remain active on surfaces and suppress recovery at collection. The product page states Letheen Broth is primarily used to neutralize the bactericidal action of quats and is also used in hygiene swabbing practices where quat neutralization is required—this is the core reason RS9605LET exists.
Why “headspace for vortexing” matters in investigations
Collection is only half of EM reliability. The vial’s ample headspace supports sample addition and vortex mixing, which helps release organisms from the swab and improves repeatability in downstream processing. In practice, that means fewer “operator effect” arguments when trends are challenged.
ISO-first execution: four controls that make trends defendable
  • Location control: Fix sampling points (equipment ID, station, seam/gasket line) and do not drift.
  • Area control: Sample defined areas; use templates where feasible to support trending.
  • Technique control: Standardize strokes and pressure—especially in corners and tight interfaces.
  • Timing control: Sample at consistent operational points (post-clean, pre-start, mid-run, end-of-run).
Published configuration + audit-ready notes
RS9605LET ships as a case of 100 Swab-Samplers and is positioned as a quick collection device for environmental sampling over small surface areas. The product is decontaminated through gamma irradiation, made in the USA, ISO 9001:2008 certified for quality assurance, and intended for lab use only. For chain-of-custody strength, capture sample ID, date/time, operator, exact location, and any deviations from SOP at the moment of collection.
Need help selecting the correct medium for your sanitizer chemistry (Letheen vs. Neutralizing Buffer) or choosing the right collection format (swab vs. sponge vs. sponge-stick)? Email Sales@SOSsupply.com or call (214) 340-8574.
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