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STX764T Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System (Polyester Swab)

Texwipe STX764T Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System (Polyester Swab)

$811.85
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SKU:
STX764T
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:
Polyester
Sterile:
Yes

Texwipe STX764T Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System (Polyester Swab + Labeled Transport Tube)

Texwipe STX764T is a sterile, ready-to-use dry collection and transport swab system built for diagnostic sampling, environmental monitoring, DNA sampling, and surface sampling where the integrity of the sample matters as much as the swab. Each unit pairs a 100% USP-grade spun polyester swab head with a flexible polystyrene handle (bonded with an aqueous/water-based adhesive), then places the swab into a medical-grade transport tube engineered to protect the specimen during handling and transit to the lab. The design intent is controlled, repeatable sampling with a closed, labeled container that reduces mix-ups, preserves sterility confidence, and supports chain-of-custody discipline for regulated or investigation-driven workflows.

Sterile-program note: STX764T units use a tube-and-cap system with tamper-evident labeling, lot/expiration marking, and case-level documentation (Certificates of Irradiation and Compliance). This is commonly selected when teams need sterile sampling that can be introduced with minimal handling risk and transported in a sealed, labeled container (dry format; no media in the tube).

Specifications:
  • SKU: STX764T
  • Type: Dry swab (sterile) with transport tube
  • Swab family: Transport Swab System
  • Swab material: Polyester
  • Head material: 100% USP-grade spun polyester
  • Handle material: Flexible polystyrene
  • Head bond: Adhesive (aqueous / water-based)
  • Handle color: White
  • Transport tube: 1 mm thick medical-grade polypropylene tube with seamless molded round-bottom design
  • Cap/closure system: Medical-grade LDPE molded cap; cap rings support a tight seal and help protect against contamination during transport
  • Tamper evidence: Tube label includes a tamper-evident seal to support point-of-use integrity confidence
  • Dimensions:
    • Head width: 4.6 mm (0.181")
    • Head thickness: 4.6 mm (0.181")
    • Head length: 17.0 mm (0.669")
    • 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")
  • Sterility: Gamma irradiated to 10-6 Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137; sterile validated according to AAMI guidelines
  • Tube marking: Lot code and expiration date clearly marked on each tube
  • Documentation: Certificates of Irradiation and Compliance attached to each case confirming irradiation dose met specifications
  • Packaging (unit): 1 swab per tube
  • Packaging (inner): 50 tubes per bag, triple-bagged
  • Packaging (case): 10 bags per case (500 sterile transport swab units total)
  • Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacture (sterile)
  • Industries: Pharmaceuticals, biologics, microbiological laboratories, diagnostic testing laboratories
  • Country of origin: Made in the Philippines; gamma irradiated in the USA
  • Availability: 7–10 business days (confirm at order placement)
About the Manufacturer: 

Texwipe (an ITW company) is a worldwide leader in contamination-control consumables and sterile sampling tools. In the STX764T transport system, the manufacturing focus is on consistent geometry (high-precision automated processes), controlled packaging, and a closure system engineered to protect the specimen during handling and transport—reducing ambiguity around sterility, seal integrity, and traceability.

 

SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports this discipline through a close working relationship with Texwipe centered on continuity of supply, clean documentation handoff, and practical program-fit guidance—so sterile sampling methods stay stable, repeatable, and audit-ready without last-minute substitutions.

STX764T Features:
  • Ready-to-use sterile dry collection and transport system designed to maintain integrity of sample collection and sample transport
  • Medical-grade LDPE molded cap securely holds handle for safety and sterility while sampling
  • Cap rings support a tight seal and help protect against contamination during transport
  • 1 mm thick medical-grade polypropylene tube with seamless molded round-bottom design
  • Tamper-evident seal on tube label supports point-of-use integrity confidence
  • Gamma irradiated to 10-6 SAL in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137; sterile validated according to AAMI guidelines
  • Lot code and expiration date clearly marked on each tube
  • Certificates of Irradiation and Compliance attached to each case confirm irradiation dose met specifications
  • High-precision automated processes support exacting, consistent tolerances
  • Tested for endotoxins, ions, and Non-Volatile Residue (NVR)
  • Packaging labeled for global use
STX764T Benefits:
  • Protects the result, not just the workflow: The sealed, labeled tube reduces transport-driven contamination risk and helps prevent mix-ups when samples move from point of collection to the lab
  • Stronger chain-of-custody discipline: Tube-level lot and expiration marking plus tamper evidence supports investigation readiness and controlled inventory practices
  • Repeatable sampling access: 6.102" (155 mm) overall length helps reach difficult sampling sites while reducing collateral contact on surrounding surfaces
  • Method-friendly dry format: Dry transport configuration aligns with many lab intake expectations (no media in the tube); wetting/neutralizer steps remain method-defined
  • Controlled low-linting behavior (process-dependent): Spun polyester supports effective collection, but no swab is truly “lint-free” across all surfaces and stroke pressures
Common Applications:
  • Diagnostic sampling
  • Environmental monitoring (surface sampling in controlled areas)
  • DNA sampling
  • Surface sampling of touchpoints, seams, ports, hinges, and irregular geometries
  • Picking up fine powders or residues for downstream lab analysis (method-defined)
  • Controlled cleaning with solvents such as IPA or acetone (qualify compatibility and exposure limits to your method)
Best-Practice Use:
  • Tube-first discipline: Confirm the tamper-evident seal is intact before opening; if compromised, quarantine per your sampling SOP.
  • Define the method: Standardize swabbed area, stroke count, stroke direction, pressure, and contact time so trends are comparable across operators and shifts.
  • Avoid re-contact: Do not let the swab head touch gloves, bench surfaces, or tube exterior during collection; treat the tube as the sterile transport barrier.
  • Control wetting (if used): If your protocol calls for a wetting agent/neutralizer, use controlled aliquots. Over-wetting can smear material and change recovery.
  • Close immediately: Re-cap firmly after collection to protect sample integrity; confirm the cap interface is fully seated before transport.
  • Document what matters: Record tube lot/expiration and sampling site/area details; this reduces ambiguity during investigations and CAPA work.
  • Standards awareness: Align sampling documentation and controlled-environment expectations to your program requirements (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 (STX764T vs. Other Options)
  • Transport system vs. sleeve-packed sterile swab: Choose STX764T when you need a closed, labeled transport container for chain-of-custody and protected transit. Choose sleeve-packed sterile swabs when transport containment is handled by your own kit/container method.
  • Spun polyester vs. foam/knit heads: Spun polyester can be well-suited for collection and lab elution workflows, but it does not behave like thermally bonded cleanroom swabs selected for ultra-critical residue control. Match the swab head to your downstream recovery method and acceptance criteria.
  • Solvent compatibility: If your method uses solvents stronger than IPA, qualify the polystyrene shaft and adhesive bond under real dwell time, temperature, and exposure conditions—or specify a different swab construction aligned to that chemistry.
  • Investigation readiness: When sampling results can trigger investigations, deviations, or batch decisions, tube-level lot/expiration marking and tamper evidence are operational advantages.

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: Need technique guidance for Texwipe STX764T sterile dry collection and transport swab systems—including defined-area sampling, stroke-count consistency for trending, and documentation checkpoints (tamper seal, tube lot/expiration, case certificates)? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for operator-level guidance that supports repeatable sampling and reliable lab outcomes.

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

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

© 2026 SOS Supply. All rights reserved.

The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
ISO 14644 Operations Control Sterile Swabs Branch Sterility / Aseptic Handling USP-Grade Spun Polyester Head Flexible Polystyrene Handle + Transport Tube System Sampling / Dry Collection & Transport (SOP-Defined) Lot Traceability
Texwipe STX764T Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System Polyester Swab with Tube for Controlled Sampling Integrity and Chain-of-Custody Discipline

The Texwipe STX764T is a sterile dry collection and transport system that pairs a USP-grade spun polyester swab with a dedicated transport tube to support SOP-defined specimen collection and protected handling after collection. This style of device is typically selected when the workflow requires both controlled collection geometry and an immediate, defined method to contain the swab for transport to the next step (lab transfer, testing, or documentation), rather than open handling of a used swab. Operationally, results depend on maintaining sterile barrier integrity until point-of-use, using aseptic presentation to prevent head contact, and applying a repeatable collection technique (defined area, stroke count/direction, and head rotation). Polyester heads are often positioned for controlled background contribution and compatibility with common sampling approaches, but performance remains method- and surface-dependent, so suitability is commonly verified to the target, analytical method, and acceptance criteria. After collection, the transport tube should be handled as specified by SOP to preserve sample integrity, reduce secondary contamination risk, and maintain chain-of-custody expectations. If packaging integrity is questionable at any step, discard per SOP and replace.

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 STX764T Sterile Dry Collection and Transport System with Polyester Swab
  • Head material: 100% USP-grade spun polyester; verify per manufacturer documentation and lot records
  • Tip geometry: Small polyester head; verify current dimensions per manufacturer documentation (swab overall length commonly positioned at ~155 mm / 6.1")
  • Handle: Flexible polystyrene handle; verify current dimensions/material per manufacturer documentation
  • Residue / lint positioning: 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; sterilization method and SAL (if stated) should be verified per current manufacturer documentation and lot records.
  • Packaging: Ready-to-use transport system (swab supplied with a medical-grade 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 bacteriological or environmental specimens where the protocol specifies a swab + transport tube system
  • Sampling workflows that require immediate containment of the used swab for transport to the lab/next processing step per SOP
  • Collection from defined small features: ports, corners, threads, touchpoints, interfaces, and recesses where localized access is required
  • Controlled solvent application/removal only if your protocol allows and defines solvent type, wetness, and device handling (SOP-dependent)
  • 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 bond and handle/tube materials to any solvents or disinfectants permitted by your protocol.
  • 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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