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Texwipe STX763 Sterile Polyester Swab

Texwipe STX763 Sterile Gamma Irradiated Polyester Swab

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SKU:
STX763
Availability:
8 - 10 Weeks
Shipping:
Calculated at Checkout
Quantity Option (Case):
10 Boxes of 50 Swabs Per Case
Type:
Dry Swab
Swab Family:
Spun Polyester
Swab Material:
Polyester
Sterile:
Yes

Texwipe STX763 Sterile Gamma Irradiated Polyester Swab (Individually Wrapped, Lot/Expiration Marked)

Texwipe STX763 is a sterile, gamma irradiated spun polyester swab designed for diagnostic sampling, environmental monitoring, and controlled solvent-assisted swabbing in regulated and contamination-sensitive workflows. Each swab uses a 100% medical-grade spun polyester head securely bonded to a long polystyrene shaft with an aqueous (water-based) adhesive to deliver consistent geometry and repeatable sampling contact on seams, ports, touchpoints, recessed features, and irregular surfaces. STX763 is supplied individually wrapped in easy-open, clear packaging that supports point-of-use sterile presentation while providing visibility of seal integrity. Low-linting performance is process-dependent (no swab is truly ‘lint-free’ under every surface condition and operator technique), but STX763 is engineered to support clean, defensible swabbing where traceability and sterility controls are part of the method—not an afterthought.

Sterile-program note: STX763 is gamma irradiated to a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6 in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137. Each unit package is marked with lot code and expiration date (also embedded in barcode) to support inventory control, chain-of-custody discipline, and audit readiness.

Specifications:
  • SKU: STX763
  • Type: Dry swab (sterile)
  • Swab family: Spun Polyester (Sterile Polyester Series)
  • Swab material: Polyester
  • Head material: 100% medical-grade spun polyester
  • Handle material: Polystyrene
  • Head bond: Adhesive (aqueous/water-based adhesive)
  • Handle color: White
  • Design notes: 100% spun polyester head; long polystyrene handle
  • Dimensions:
    • Head width: 5.8 mm (0.228")
    • Head thickness: 5.8 mm (0.228")
    • Head length: 18.0 mm (0.709")
    • Handle width: 2.5 mm (0.098")
    • Handle thickness: 2.5 mm (0.098")
    • Handle length: 134.0 mm (3.276")
    • Total swab length: 155.0 mm (6.102")
  • Sterility: Gamma irradiated to 10-6 SAL (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137); individually wrapped for sterile presentation
  • Packaging (unit): 1 swab per peel-apart sleeve (clear packaging supports seal-integrity visibility)
  • Packaging (inner): 50 swabs/box
  • Packaging (case): 10 boxes/case (500 swabs total per case)
  • Documentation: Certificates of Irradiation and Compliance attached to each case; lot code + expiration date marked on each package and included in barcode
  • Availability: 8–10 weeks (confirm current lead time at order placement)
  • Country of origin: Made in the Philippines; gamma irradiated in the USA
  • Typical use environments: Pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, microbiological and diagnostic testing laboratories, controlled environments
About the Manufacturer: 

Texwipe (an ITW company) is a global leader in contamination-control consumables, including sterile swabs engineered around repeatable geometry, controlled packaging, and documentation discipline. In sterile spun-swab programs like STX763, Texwipe emphasizes point-of-use sterile presentation (individually wrapped units), lot/expiration marking for traceability, and case-level certificates that support regulated workflows and inspection-ready records.

 

SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports sterile sampling and monitoring programs with continuity of supply, clean documentation handoff, and practical selection guidance so teams can standardize swabbing methods without uncontrolled substitutions that increase variability.

STX763 Features:
  • Gamma irradiated to a Sterility Assurance Level of 10-6 (SAL) in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137
  • Individually wrapped, easy-open peel-apart sleeve supports sterile presentation at point of use
  • Clear unit packaging allows visibility 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 help eliminate repackaging, documentation burden, and validation work tied to in-house sterilization steps
  • Packaging labeled for global use
  • 100% medical-grade spun polyester head bonded to long polystyrene shaft for consistent, repeatable sampling geometry
STX763 Benefits:
  • Audit-ready sterility claim: Defined SAL + standard-aligned irradiation helps support regulated sampling and monitoring programs
  • Traceability you can actually use: Unit-level lot and expiration marks make chain-of-custody and investigation work faster and cleaner
  • Reliable access for real sampling: Large spun-polyester head on a long polystyrene shaft improves reach and consistent approach angle across operators
  • Controlled swabbing with common solvents: Frequently used with IPA for solvent-assisted swabbing (verify compatibility and dwell-time limits for your chemistry)
  • Reduced handling variability: Individually wrapped sterile units help prevent compromise caused by repeated bag opening and rehandling at the bench
Common Applications:
  • Diagnostic sampling and specimen/surface collection workflows (as defined by your program)
  • Environmental monitoring swabbing (surface sampling in controlled areas)
  • Controlled cleaning with solvents such as IPA (spot cleaning and wipe-point swabbing)
  • Surface sampling of seams, ports, recessed features, irregular geometries, and touch surfaces
  • Picking up fine powders and particulate in small or hard-to-reach areas
Best-Practice Use:
  • Open-and-use discipline: Open the sleeve only at point of use and present the swab without contacting the head to preserve sterile integrity.
  • Define the method: For trending or investigation work, standardize the swabbed area, stroke count, stroke direction, and pressure expectations so results are comparable.
  • Control wetness: Damp lifts and captures; over-wet spreads and can drive material toward edges, seams, and the bond line. Avoid flooding the head.
  • Stroke strategy: Use single-direction, parallel, overlapping strokes. Avoid circular scrubbing unless your written method requires it.
  • No re-dipping: Do not return a used swab to a shared solvent reservoir. Use controlled aliquots/dispense to reduce cross-contamination.
  • Chemistry awareness: Polyester is broadly compatible with many common solutions, but polystyrene shafts may be challenged by aggressive chemistries (qualify your solvent, dwell time, and temperature to your SOP).
  • Standards awareness: Align sampling, documentation, and controlled-environment expectations to your program (ISO: https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html; FDA: https://www.fda.gov; ASTM: https://www.astm.org; IEST: https://www.iest.org).
Selection Notes (STX763 vs. Other Options)
  • Sampling swab vs. ultra-critical residue control: STX763 is a sterile spun polyester swab with an adhesive bond. For ultra-low residue cleaning or validation-sensitive work, confirm whether your method requires a different swab construction (e.g., knit/foam with thermal bonding or method-specific low-background variants).
  • Geometry fit matters: STX763 is a large-head sterile polyester swab for broad contact and recoverability in real sampling. If your target features are narrower channels, micro-ports, or very tight recesses, a smaller head geometry may improve stroke control and access.
  • Solvent strength and shaft compatibility: If your SOP calls for stronger solvents than IPA, qualify the polystyrene shaft under real dwell time and temperature, or specify a handle material better suited to that chemistry.
  • Documentation expectations: Unit-level lot/expiration marking is a major operational advantage when sampling results drive investigations, batch decisions, or regulatory reporting.

Link to Texwipe Technical Datasheet (SOS PDF): Click Here
Texwipe.com PDF (Spun Swab Series TDS): Click Here
Texwipe.com Product Page: Click Here

Notes: Looking for practical technique guidance for Texwipe STX763 sterile gamma irradiated polyester swabs—including wetting control for IPA swabbing, stroke-count consistency for trending, and documentation checkpoints (lot code, expiration, certificates)? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for operator-level guidance that supports repeatable sterile sampling and monitoring in controlled environments.

SOSCleanroom.com supports contamination-control programs with best-in-class cleanroom consumables, responsive technical support, and continuity of supply—so sterile sampling methods stay stable and audit-ready over time.

Product page updated: Jan. 6, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)
Briefed and approved by the SOSCleanroom (SOS) staff.

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
ISO 14644 Operations Control Sterile Swabs Branch Sterility / Aseptic Handling Spun Polyester Head (Medical-Grade positioning) Long Rigid Polystyrene Handle Sampling / Environmental Monitoring / Solvent Swabbing (SOP-Defined) Lot Traceability
Texwipe STX763 Sterile Gamma Irradiated Polyester Swab (Individually Wrapped, Lot/Expiration Marked) for SOP-Defined Sampling and Solvent-Assisted Swabbing

Texwipe STX763 is a sterile, gamma irradiated spun polyester swab commonly positioned for diagnostic sampling, environmental monitoring, and controlled solvent-assisted swabbing in contamination-sensitive workflows. Each swab uses a 100% medical-grade spun polyester head bonded to a long polystyrene shaft to support consistent geometry and repeatable contact on seams, ports, touchpoints, recessed features, and irregular surfaces. STX763 is supplied individually wrapped in easy-open, clear packaging intended to support point-of-use sterile presentation while providing visibility of seal integrity. Low-lint performance is method- and surface-dependent (no swab is “lint-free” under every condition), so programs typically standardize wetness targets, stroke discipline, and change-out triggers to maintain repeatability. The unit packaging is labeled with lot code and expiration date (also embedded in barcode for inventory control), supporting chain-of-custody discipline and audit readiness when required by SOP. If packaging integrity is questionable, or the head contacts a non-controlled surface, discard per SOP and replace to protect the sterile field and sampling integrity.

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 STX763 Sterile Gamma Irradiated Polyester Swab (Spun Polyester Series)
  • Head material: 100% medical-grade spun polyester (verify per current manufacturer documentation and lot records)
  • Tip geometry: Large round/standard spun tip; Head width 5.8 mm (0.228"), thickness 5.8 mm (0.228"), length 18.0 mm (0.709")
  • Handle: Polystyrene; Handle width 2.5 mm (0.098"), thickness 2.5 mm (0.098"), length 137.0 mm (5.394"); Total swab length 155.0 mm (6.102")
  • Residue / lint positioning: Low-lint / controlled background positioning typical of spun polyester sampling swabs; verify particle, NVR, and ionic data per manufacturer documentation and validate to your acceptance criteria
  • Sterility: Sterile; gamma irradiated with SAL (if stated) should be verified per current manufacturer documentation and lot records (commonly positioned as 10-6 SAL per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 for this series).
  • Packaging: Individually wrapped (1 swab per peel-apart sleeve); 50 swabs/box; 10 boxes/case (500 swabs total per case). Verify current 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)
  • Diagnostic sampling and environmental monitoring where a sterile, individually wrapped polyester swab is specified by protocol
  • Controlled solvent application/removal (e.g., IPA per SOP) for localized swabbing of seams, ports, touchpoints, and recessed features
  • Removing particulate or residue from tool interfaces and fixtures when contact area control improves repeatability versus broad wiper contact
  • Cleaning on irregular surfaces where the spun polyester head can conform to contours while maintaining defined stroke discipline
  • 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 spun polyester head bond and polystyrene handle to the solvent, dwell time, and temperature; validate to your program.
  • 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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