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3M Swab-Sampler with 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer RS96010NB

3M / Neogen Swab Sampler with Neutralizing Buffer – RS96010NB

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RS96010NB
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100 Swab-Samplers

Expected release date is 30th Apr 2026

3M / Neogen Swab Sampler RS96010NB — Sterile swab-in-vial with 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer for accurate environmental sampling
Ready-to-use environmental monitoring for small surface areas, neutralizes residual disinfectants (chlorine / quats), ample headspace for vortex mixing, self-contained swab + vial, 100 / case
Overview
The 3M / Neogen Swab Sampler with Neutralizing Buffer (RS96010NB) is a ready-to-use, sterile sampling device designed for effective environmental monitoring across small surface areas. Each unit includes a pre-attached swab housed in a vial pre-filled with 10 mL of Neutralizing Buffer. The vial includes sufficient headspace for vortex mixing to help release microorganisms from the swab during processing.
Why it matters (neutralization + sample integrity)
  • Neutralizing Buffer improves recovery integrity: The buffer inactivates residual disinfectants such as chlorine and quaternary ammonium compounds that can interfere with microbial recovery.
  • Built for consistent processing: Ample headspace supports sample addition and vortexing for more repeatable release of organisms from the swab.
  • Self-contained system: Swab + vial format supports productivity and reduces handling variability.
  • Designed to maintain sample integrity: Leak-resistant sealing and durable construction support collection through transport.
What’s included (published)
  • SKU / Model: RS96010NB
  • Quantity option: Case
  • Case unit: 100 Swab-Samplers per case
  • Vial fill: 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer (pre-filled)
  • Format: Pre-attached swab in a vial with headspace for vortex mixing
Sterility & quality statements (published): Manufactured in the USA, ISO 9001:2008 certified, and gamma-irradiated to ensure sterility and long shelf life.
Key features and benefits (published)
  • Neutralizing Buffer filled vial is ready to use for environmental sampling.
  • 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 swab and vial for increased productivity and efficiency.
Documents (published)
  • Swab-Sampler - Product Instructions
  • Swab-Sampler with Neutralizing Buffer - Product MSDS
Recommended pairings (common workflow add-ons)
  • Large-area surface sampling: Pair swab samplers (small areas, corners, seams) with hydrated sponges for broad equipment panels, tables, and floors.
  • Hard-to-reach infrastructure: Use sponge-sticks for drains, pipe penetrations, and recessed framework where swabs are inefficient.
  • Controlled-area wipe down support: Add Texwipe cleanroom wipers to reduce residue and recontamination risk around sampling activities in adjacent controlled spaces.
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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
Environmental Monitoring Neutralizer-Aware Sampling Small Surface Areas Chain-of-Custody
Swab-in-vial systems: why they are “auditor friendly”
When an EM program is challenged, the first questions are usually procedural: Was the tool sterile? Was the transport secure? Was the media correct for the chemical environment? Swab-in-vial samplers are built to reduce ambiguity because the swab and media are already paired, sealed, and ready to process—supporting repeatability across technicians and sites.
Neutralizing Buffer: protect the truthfulness of recovery
A disinfected surface can be “microbially risky” and “chemically active” at the same time. Residual disinfectants may suppress organism recovery at the moment of sampling, which can produce deceptively low results. RS96010NB uses 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer, and the product page specifies the buffer inactivates residual disinfectants such as chlorine and quaternary ammonium compounds that can interfere with accurate recovery—helping results reflect actual contamination levels rather than chemical residue.
Execution discipline: four controls that make trends defendable
  • Location control: Define exact sampling sites (equipment ID, station, seam, gasket line) and do not drift.
  • Area control: Sample a defined area; when possible use templates or measured zones for comparability.
  • Technique control: Standardize strokes and pressure; use the swab to reach corners without oversampling “easy” surfaces.
  • Timing control: Sample at consistent timepoints (post-clean, pre-start, mid-run, end-of-run) so trends map to operations.
The product page also notes the vial has ample headspace to support sample addition and vortexing, improving release of microorganisms from the swab during processing.
Published configuration + what it means operationally
RS96010NB ships as a case of 100 Swab-Samplers. Each unit is a ready-to-use sterile swab sampler with a vial pre-filled with 10 mL Neutralizing Buffer and adequate headspace for vortex mixing. The product page states it is manufactured in the USA, ISO 9001:2008 certified, and gamma-irradiated to support sterility and shelf life.
Need help choosing the right Neogen media (neutralizing buffer vs. letheen broth vs. other options) for your sanitation chemistry and risk zones? Email Sales@SOSsupply.com or call (214) 340-8574.
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