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STX705PT Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System (Cotton Swab)

Texwipe STX705PT Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System (Cotton Swab)

$766.23
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SKU:
STX705PT
Availability:
7 - 10 Business Days
Shipping:
Calculated at Checkout
Quantity Option (Case):
10 Bags of 50 Swabs Per Case
Type:
Dry Swab
Swab Family:
Transport Swab System
Swab Material:
Cotton
Sterile:
Yes

STX705PT Sterile Dry Collection & Transport System (USP-Grade Cotton Swab + Tube)

Texwipe STX705PT is a sterile, ready-to-use dry collection and transport system engineered for controlled sampling and protected transfer to the lab. Each unit pairs a 100% USP-grade spun cotton swab with a flexible polystyrene shaft, then packages it in a medical-grade polypropylene transport tube with a molded LDPE cap, cap-ring sealing features, and a tamper-evident seal to support sterile-at-the-moment-of-use workflows. STX705PT is commonly specified for bacteriological specimen collection in regulated or inspection-driven programs where traceability (lot code and expiration marking) and consistent sample handling discipline matter as much as the swab geometry itself.

Sterile-program note: STX705PT is gamma irradiated to a 10-6 Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137, and case-level Certificates of Irradiation/Compliance are typically provided to support documentation, investigations, and audit readiness.

Specifications:
  • SKU: STX705PT
  • Type: Sterile dry collection & transport system (cotton swab + tube)
  • Swab head material: 100% USP-grade spun cotton
  • Head width: 7.0 mm (0.276")
  • Head thickness: 7.0 mm (0.276")
  • Head length: 18.2 mm (0.717")
  • Handle material: Polystyrene (flexible shaft)
  • Handle width: 2.5 mm (0.098")
  • Handle thickness: 2.5 mm (0.098")
  • Handle length: 134.0 mm (5.276")
  • Total swab length: 155.0 mm (6.102")
  • Head bond: Aqueous-based adhesive
  • Handle color: White
  • Tube: 1 mm thick medical-grade polypropylene tube; seamless molded round-bottom design
  • Cap: Medical-grade LDPE molded cap; cap rings help ensure tight seal during transport
  • Sterility: Gamma irradiated to 10-6 SAL (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137)
  • Traceability controls: Lot code and expiration date clearly marked on each tube
  • Packaging: 1 swab/tube; 100 tubes/box; 5 boxes/case (500 units/case)
  • Common applications: Diagnostic sampling, environmental monitoring, DNA sampling, surface sampling

Texwipe Technical Datasheet: Click Here

The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
ISO 14644 Operations Control Sterile Swabs Branch Sterility / Aseptic Handling Sterile Cotton Head (Collection/Transport positioning) Rigid Handle with Transport Tube System (SOP-Defined) Sampling / Dry Collection & Transport Lot Traceability
Texwipe STX705PT Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System Cotton Swab for SOP-Defined Sampling Control

The Texwipe STX705PT is a sterile dry collection and transport system built around a sterile cotton swab and a dedicated transport configuration intended to support controlled sample collection, containment, and movement per protocol. This type of product is typically selected when the workflow requires a defined device for collection and a closed or protected pathway for transport to the next handling step, rather than open handling of a used swab. In sterile or controlled environments, the operational value comes from protecting the sterile barrier prior to use and then controlling post-use handling so the collected material and the environment are both managed to SOP expectations. Sampling outcomes are sensitive to technique: contact pressure, stroke count, area definition, and change-out discipline should be written and trained to reduce variability. Because cotton may behave differently than engineered foam or knit heads (absorbency, fiber behavior, and carryover are program-dependent), users typically validate suitability to the sampling target, analytical method, and acceptance criteria. If packaging integrity is questionable before use, or if the device is mishandled during aseptic presentation, discard per SOP and replace to protect data integrity and the controlled area.

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 STX705PT Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System Cotton Swab
  • Head material: Cotton; verify per manufacturer documentation and lot records
  • Tip geometry: Cotton tip (shape/dimensions should be verified per current manufacturer documentation)
  • Handle: Rigid handle used with a transport system; handle material/length should be verified per current manufacturer documentation
  • Residue / lint positioning: Cotton-based heads are typically chosen 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: Sterile collection and transport configuration (e.g., swab with transport tube); verify current configuration, counts, and labeling 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)
  • Dry collection of residues or materials from defined surfaces/locations where the protocol specifies a cotton collection device and transport control
  • Sampling workflows where containment of the used swab is required immediately after collection (transport to lab/next step per SOP)
  • Collection from small features: ports, corners, threads, interfaces, and recesses where localized access is required
  • Supporting verification-related activities only when the protocol defines device type, sampling pattern, and acceptance criteria
  • 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/transport materials to the process and any contact chemistries.
  • 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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