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Texwipe STX705P Sterile Cotton Swab with Polystyrene Handle

Texwipe STX705P Sterile Cotton Swab with Polystyrene Handle

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STX705P
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10 Boxes of 50 Swabs Per Case
Type:
Dry Swab
Swab Family:
Cotton
Swab Material:
Cotton
Sterile:
Yes

STX705P Sterile Cotton Swab with Polystyrene Handle (Individually Wrapped, Gamma Irradiated SAL 10-6)

Texwipe STX705P is an individually wrapped sterile cotton cleanroom swab built for sampling and controlled cleaning steps where teams need sterility at point-of-use, documentation discipline, and consistent geometry. The swab head is constructed from 100% USP-grade cotton and is bonded to a long polystyrene shaft using an aqueous-based adhesive. STX705P is gamma irradiated to a 10-6 Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137, and each swab is presented in easy-open, clear packaging so operators can visually confirm seal integrity before introduction into controlled workflows. In practical use, cotton provides strong absorbency and “grab” for particulate pickup and localized solvent cleaning (no swab is truly “lint-free” in every process condition; use technique control and early change-outs to keep fiber risk bounded to your validated method).

Sterile-program note: STX705P is widely selected for diagnostic sampling and environmental monitoring because it removes common failure modes in sterile investigations: ad hoc repackaging, local autoclave variability, and missing lot/expiration traceability when someone asks for documentation.

Specifications:
  • SKU: STX705P
  • Type: Dry Swab (sterile)
  • Swab family: Sterile Cotton Series
  • Head material: 100% USP-grade cotton
  • Head width: 6.4 mm (0.252")
  • Head thickness: 6.4 mm (0.252")
  • Head length: 18.2 mm (0.717")
  • Handle material: Polystyrene
  • Handle width: 2.5 mm (0.098")
  • Handle thickness: 2.5 mm (0.098")
  • Handle length: 137.0 mm (5.394")
  • Total swab length: 155.0 mm (6.102")
  • Head bond: Adhesive (aqueous-based / water-based adhesive)
  • Handle color: White
  • Sterility: Gamma irradiated to 10-6 SAL (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137)
  • Packaging: 1 swab/sleeve; 50 swabs/box; 10 boxes/case (500 swabs/case)
  • Traceability controls: Lot code and expiration date marked on each package and included in the barcode for inventory control
  • Documentation: Certificates of Irradiation and Compliance attached to each case to confirm irradiation dose met specification
  • Use environments: Commonly used in controlled environments for sterile sampling and utility cleaning (final suitability depends on your process and method validation)
About the Manufacturer: 

Texwipe (an ITW company) designs sterile swabs as controlled process tools, not commodity accessories. For STX705P, the value is operational: repeatable geometry, individually wrapped sterile presentation, visible seal integrity, and case-level documentation (irradiation and compliance) that supports traceability-driven programs in pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical device, microbiological labs, and diagnostic testing workflows.

 

SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that manufacturing discipline with continuity of supply, documentation-forward order handling, and practical application guidance—so teams can standardize sterile cotton sampling and cleaning steps without last-minute substitutions that disrupt method consistency.

STX705P Features:
  • Gamma irradiated to a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6 in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137
  • Individually wrapped, easy-open sterile sleeves help preserve point-of-use sterility
  • Clear packaging supports visual confirmation of seal integrity
  • Lot code and expiration date clearly marked on each package and included in barcode for inventory control
  • Certificates of Irradiation and Compliance attached to each case confirm irradiation dose met specifications
  • Pre-sterilized swabs eliminate repackaging, documentation, and validation of locally autoclaved swabs
  • Packaging labeled for global use
  • 100% USP-grade cotton head bonded to a long polystyrene handle for reach and control
STX705P Benefits:
  • Sterile sampling you can defend: Individually wrapped sleeves plus lot/expiration markings support chain-of-custody expectations during investigations
  • Absorbency for pickup and transfer: Cotton provides strong liquid hold and particulate pickup in many utility sampling/cleaning steps (method-dependent)
  • Reach without improvisation: Long polystyrene handle supports access into ports, recesses, housings, and equipment corners
  • Inventory and audit readiness: Barcode-embedded lot/expiration data plus case certificates support controlled issuance and recordkeeping
  • Less local variability: Pre-sterilized presentation reduces on-site sterilization variability and reduces “repack” handling risk
Common Applications:
  • Diagnostic sampling
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Cleaning with solvents such as IPA (verify solvent compatibility to your SOP and avoid aggressive chemistries that can attack polystyrene)
  • Spot sampling and pickup from recesses, ports, tubing ends, and equipment corners
  • Routine sterile-area utility tasks where sterile point-of-use presentation is required
Best-Practice Use:
  • Open-and-use discipline: Open the sleeve only when ready to sample/clean; avoid staging opened swabs to reduce handling-driven contamination risk.
  • Technique control for cotton: Use light pressure, straight strokes, and early change-outs to reduce fiber risk; avoid dragging dry cotton on burrs or sharp edges.
  • Define the method for sampling: Standardize stroke count, direction, and wetting approach so recovery is repeatable and defensible.
  • No re-dipping into shared solvent: Re-dipping a used swab is a direct cross-contamination mechanism; use controlled dispense or single-use aliquots.
  • Confirm solvent compatibility: If solvents are used, confirm handle compatibility and dwell time to avoid softening, stress cracking, or residue transfer.
Selection Notes (STX705P vs. Other Options)
  • Choose STX705P when sterility + traceability are required: Individually wrapped sleeves, lot coding, and expiration dating support sterile workflows and documentation expectations.
  • Cotton is a performance choice: Cotton excels at absorbency and particulate pickup, but it can retain analytes and can shed if misused—qualify recovery and fiber behavior to your method.
  • Adhesive-bond reality: STX705P uses an aqueous-based adhesive; if your program is extremely sensitive to residue/extractables, consider qualifying an alternative swab family designed for lower background contribution.
  • Handle length matters: The long polystyrene handle supports controlled reach into ports and recesses while keeping glove/finger contact away from the sample area.

Link to Texwipe Technical Datasheet (SOS PDF): Click Here
Texwipe.com PDF (Sterile Swabs TDS): Click Here
Texwipe product page (STX705P): Click Here

Notes: Need help aligning STX705P sterile cotton swabs to your sampling or monitoring workflow? Use the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for operator-level technique guidance (stroke discipline, wetness control, prevention of cross-contamination) and selection logic for when sterile cotton is the right tool versus when a lower-background swab family is a better fit for your acceptance criteria.

SOSCleanroom.com supports contamination-control programs with best-in-class cleanroom consumables, responsive technical support, and continuity of supply—so teams can avoid uncontrolled substitutions and keep sampling methods consistent.

Product page updated: Jan. 5, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
ISO 14644 Operations Control Sterile Swabs Branch Sterility / Aseptic Handling Sterile Cotton Head Rigid Polystyrene Handle Aseptic Prep / Precision Cleaning / Sampling (SOP-Defined) Lot Traceability
Texwipe STX705P Sterile Cotton Swab with Polystyrene Handle for Controlled Absorbent Point Cleaning

The Texwipe STX705P is a sterile cotton swab assembled with a rigid polystyrene handle for controlled, single-use access to small wipe points in aseptic and controlled environments. Cotton swabs are typically chosen when higher absorbency is needed for localized pickup or application, and when the target area is small enough that swab-level control improves repeatability versus a full-size wiper. For sterile workflows, operational performance depends on disciplined sterile barrier handling and aseptic presentation at point-of-use, along with defined wetness targets and stroke discipline to reduce redeposition. Because cotton can be more variable than engineered foam or knit heads (fiber risk and residue carryover are program-dependent), users commonly validate this swab type to the surface, chemistry, and acceptance criteria in their SOP. As with all sterile consumables, if packaging integrity is questionable or the swab head contacts a non-sterile surface, discard per SOP to protect the process and sterile field.

Operations takeaway: In cleanrooms, swabs are a precision tool. The outcome depends on head material, solvent loading, stroke discipline, and single-use/change-out rules.

ISO-first context: where swabs fit in cleanroom operations control

ISO 14644-5:2025 places cleaning and handling activities under a documented Operations Control Programme (OCP). Swabs belong in that system because they directly influence localized contamination (particles, fibers, residues, and solvent carryover). Where swabs are used for precision cleaning (e.g., corners, ports, fixtures) or verification-related activities, the method should be written, trained, and repeatable: approved solvent, defined wetness, defined motion (stroke count/direction), and defined change-out triggers. For sterile swab workflows, the OCP should also address sterile barrier integrity, aseptic presentation, and change-out discipline at point-of-use.

Control point: Sterile consumables reduce risk only if the sterile barrier is protected until use. If packaging integrity is questionable, discard per SOP.

Specifications (SKU controls for RFQs, SOPs, and receiving)
  • Product: Texwipe STX705P Sterile Cotton Swab with Polystyrene Handle
  • Head material: Cotton; verify per manufacturer documentation and lot records
  • Tip geometry: Cotton tip (shape and dimensions should be verified per current manufacturer documentation)
  • Handle: Polystyrene; rigidity and length should be verified per current manufacturer documentation
  • Residue / lint positioning: Cotton swabs are typically selected for absorbency; lint/NVR/ionic positioning should be verified per manufacturer documentation and validated to your acceptance criteria
  • Sterility: Sterile; sterilization method and SAL (if stated) should be verified per current manufacturer documentation and lot records.
  • Packaging: Verify current sterile pack count and case configuration per manufacturer documentation

Documentation rule: For controlled/validated programs, acceptance criteria should be based on current manufacturer documentation and lot records.

What this swab is designed to do (typical use cases)
  • Precision cleaning in small areas: slots, corners, ports, threads, connectors where localized absorbency helps control pickup
  • Controlled solvent application/removal (IPA, WFI, validated disinfectant, engineered solvent per SOP) using defined “damp” loading
  • Removing particulate or residue from tool interfaces and fixtures when the contact area is small and method control is required
  • Cleaning on sensitive surfaces where cloth/wiper contact is too broad, and a small tip reduces over-contact
  • Sampling/verification workflows only if applicable and permitted by your SOP

Selection note: Match the swab head material to the task and chemistry, then validate to your surface and process. For sterile workflows, also standardize sterile presentation and change-out rules in the SOP.

Best-practice use (reduce residues, particles, and rework)
  1. Control introduction: bring swabs into the cleanroom per OCP rules (outer packaging removal, staging, storage).
  2. Verify sterile barrier: inspect sterile packaging integrity prior to entry and prior to use; discard per SOP if compromised.
  3. Aseptic presentation: open and present the swab per SOP to avoid contacting the head and to protect the sterile field.
  4. Control wetness: use a defined “damp” loading (not dripping). Excess liquid is a primary cause of residue streaking and pooling.
  5. Directional strokes: use short, controlled, unidirectional strokes. Avoid scrubbing that redistributes contamination.
  6. Rotate the head: present a clean face/edge as you move; do not keep wiping with a loaded surface.
  7. Change-out triggers: discard when the head loads, frays, sheds, is solvent-overloaded, or contacts a non-sterile surface.
  8. Waste discipline: discard immediately into the designated waste stream (do not stage used swabs on benches).

Method standardization tip: If outcomes vary, lock three variables: solvent used, wetness target, and stroke count per feature.

Misuse controls & when not to use
  • If sterility is required: do not substitute non-sterile swabs for sterile workflows.
  • If sterile barrier is compromised: discard; do not attempt to “wipe clean” and continue.
  • If you are sampling for validation: do not substitute cleaning swabs for protocol-defined sampling devices and methods.
  • If the chemistry is aggressive: verify compatibility of the head construction and handle material to the solvent.
  • If ESD is critical: use an ESD-safe swab/handle where required and validate resistance/grounding to your program.
Recommended glove pairing (cleanroom handling discipline)

Pair sterile precision swabbing with sterile gloves and sterile wipers that align to your room classification and aseptic handling SOPs. The selections below are common pairings for sterile workflows; final selection should be validated to your process, surfaces, and current manufacturer documentation.

Glove discipline: Change gloves when contaminated, torn, solvent-wet, after contacting non-controlled surfaces, or when required by aseptic change-out intervals in your SOP.

Why buy this cleanroom swab from SOSCleanroom
  • Configuration control: Swab performance is geometry- and material-sensitive; ordering by exact sterile SKU supports method consistency.
  • Audit readiness support: We help customers locate current manufacturer documentation aligned to receiving controls, sterile barrier expectations, and lot traceability.
  • One-cart procurement: Pair sterile swabs with sterile gloves, sterile wipers, and supporting facility consumables so the method stays consistent.
Manufacturer documentation (authoritative references)
  • Manufacturer documentation portal: Click Here
  • ISO 14644-5:2025 operations standard overview (ISO listing): Click Here
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