Labplas Sani-Stick Sterile Sampling Sponges with Handle

Labplas Sani-Stick Sterile Sampling Sponges with Handle Labplas Sani-Stick kits are sterile surface sampling sponges mounted on a rigid handle, for vigorous swabbing and for reaching drains, corners, equipment interiors and other hard-to-reach areas. When you've finished sampling, a quick-release clip drops the sponge into the bag without your hand touching it. Each kit comes in a 6 × 10.5 in TWIRL'EM sampling bag with a writing area and a twist-wire closure. This page covers 13 kits, all packed 100 per case. Cellulose sponges come pre-moistened with Buffered Peptone Water (BPW), Dey-Engley Neutralizing Broth (DE), Letheen Broth (LT) or Neutralizing Buffer (NE), with or without a pair of sterile gloves. Polyurethane sponges come dry or pre-moistened with the same four media, without gloves. They're used in food and beverage QA/QC, food processing plants, environmental labs and research laboratories. Labplas Sani-Stick kits are available in Canada from Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and Canadian purchasing support. Ideal For Food processing plants: environmental monitoring of drains, equipment frames, conveyors and other hard-to-reach areas Listeria and Salmonella monitoring programs where sampling needs firm scrubbing pressure Sanitation verification on sanitized surfaces, using a neutralizing broth Sampling crews who want sterile gloves packed with each kit Sampling teams who want to keep hands away from the sponge during sampling and transfer Research laboratories, universities and colleges Why Choose Sani-Stick Kits? Rigid handle for vigorous, hands-off sampling The green polypropylene handle is rigid, so you can press and scrub firmly to pick up organisms from crevices and biofilm-prone areas without the handle bending. A finger stop keeps your hand from sliding toward the sponge, and ribbed sleeves give grip when reaching into restricted spaces. Contactless sponge release After sampling, the quick-release clip drops the sponge into the bag without your hand touching it. That reduces the risk of cross-contamination. Labplas notes the clip also keeps plastic from the handle out of the bag, which matters if the sample goes into a homogenizer (stomacher). Two sponge materials Cellulose (yellow) has many small pores and suits smooth surfaces such as stainless steel, plastic and glass. Polyurethane (white) is a stiffer, hydrophilic foam that releases liquid more easily and suits rougher surfaces. Labplas notes that some sampling tests require polyurethane. Optional sterile gloves (cellulose kits) The "with gloves" kits (KSS-67315 codes) include a pair of sterile blue polyethylene gloves. Labplas packs them in individual pairs, irradiates them and folds them to keep them sterile while you put them on. Neutralizing options for sanitized surfaces Sanitizer residue picked up by the sponge can keep killing organisms on the way to the lab, which can give false negatives. DE, LT and NE are neutralizing media; BPW is non-neutralizing. The dry polyurethane kit (KSS-67910) lets you add your own diluent. Sterilized by irradiation Labplas sterilizes Sani-Sponge kits by irradiation, with a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10⁻³ established according to ISO 11137. The kits are also listed as DNase-free, RNase-free and non-pyrogenic (endotoxin limit 2.15 EU/device). The sponge is free from biocides, so it won't kill organisms in the sample before testing. Bag, sponge and closure in one kit The sponge comes inside a TWIRL'EM sampling bag with a writing area. After sampling, the sponge goes back in the bag, and you twirl the bag by its 2 round wires and fold them over to seal it. The same bag goes to the lab, and Labplas lists the bags as compatible with incubators and homogenizers (stomachers). Food-contact compliant materials Labplas states the bag materials meet FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 and EU Regulation No 10/2011 for food contact. Labplas also notes the kits can be used as part of a CFIA Preventive Control Plan (PCP) and HACCP program. That is not a CFIA approval of the product itself. Available Kits Choose the Sponge Material, the Broth, and whether you want Gloves included. Gloves are available with cellulose sponges only, and the dry option with polyurethane only. Broth Cellulose Cellulose + Gloves Polyurethane Case Dry (no broth) — — KSS-67910 100 Buffered Peptone Water (BPW) KSS-67310-BPW KSS-67315-BPW KSS-67910-BPW 100 (10 × 10) Dey-Engley Neutralizing Broth (DE) KSS-67310-DE KSS-67315-DE KSS-67910-DE 100 (10 × 10) Letheen Broth (LT) KSS-67310-LT KSS-67315-LT KSS-67910-LT 100 (10 × 10) Neutralizing Buffer (NE) KSS-67310-NE KSS-67315-NE KSS-67910-NE 100 (10 × 10) Smooth surfaces (stainless steel, plastic, glass): cellulose. Rough or uneven surfaces, or a method that specifies polyurethane: polyurethane. Want sterile gloves packed with each kit? Choose cellulose + gloves (KSS-67315 codes). Want to add your own diluent, or need room-temperature storage and a longer shelf life? Choose the dry polyurethane kit (KSS-67910). Which Broth Should I Choose? Choose the medium your lab method specifies. If you're choosing for your own program, start from the sanitizers used in your facility. Labplas lists what each solution neutralizes: Broth Neutralizes (per Labplas) pH Shelf Life Storage DE – Dey-Engley Neutralizing Broth Glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, chlorine/bromine/iodine, quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorhexidine, phenols, alcohol, peroxides, acetic and lactic acids 7.6 ± 0.2 15 months 2–8 °C LT – Letheen Broth Formaldehyde, quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorhexidine, phenols, alcohol 7.0 ± 0.2 15 months 2–8 °C NE – Neutralizing Buffer Glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, chlorine/bromine/iodine, quaternary ammonium compounds 7.2 ± 0.2 24 months 2–25 °C BPW – Buffered Peptone Water Acetic and lactic acids only (non-neutralizing for other sanitizers) 7.2 ± 0.2 24 months 2–8 °C Dey-Engley (DE): the broadest coverage of the four. A good default where several sanitizer types are used, or where peroxide or acid sanitizers are used. Letheen (LT): covers quats, phenols, chlorhexidine and alcohol, but not chlorine, iodine or peroxides. Neutralizing Buffer (NE): covers chlorine-type and quat sanitizers. Labplas notes it keeps organisms viable without promoting growth, which suits quantitative (count) analysis. It also has the widest storage range. BPW: a non-selective pre-enrichment medium that helps injured bacteria recover. Labplas lists it for carcasses and surfaces. Use it where your method calls for BPW, or where sanitizer residue isn't a concern. Neutralizer information is from Labplas's neutralizing solutions guide; pH, shelf life and storage are from the product data sheets. Always follow your lab method, and confirm neutralizer effectiveness against the sanitizers and concentrations used in your facility. Dry kit (KSS-67910): 5-year shelf life, stored in a dry place at room temperature. Common Applications Application How These Kits Help Drain and floor sampling Rigid handle reaches into drains and along floor junctions without hand contact. Equipment environmental monitoring Scrub frames, conveyors, crevices and other harbourage points firmly. Sanitation verification Neutralizing media help keep sanitizer residues from affecting results. Molecular testing Labplas lists the kits as DNase-free and RNase-free. Technical Specifications Handle Rigid polypropylene, green, with finger stop, ribbed grip and contactless sponge release Bag TWIRL'EM with writing area; thermoplastic laminate, transparent Bag size 152 × 267 mm (6 × 10.5 in), 3.5 mil (88.9 µm) Bag volumes Total 1,200 mL; closure 700 mL; functional 100 mL Closure 2 round wires; laser-scored tear-off opening Cellulose sponge Yellow, 77 × 39 mm (3 × 1.5 in), free from biocides Polyurethane sponge White, hydrophilic polyurethane foam, 77 × 31.8 mm (3 × 1.25 in), free from biocides Media None (KSS-67910), BPW, DE, LT or NE (see broth table) Gloves (KSS-67315 codes) 1 pair of sterile blue polyethylene gloves, irradiated Sterility Irradiation; SAL 10⁻³ established according to ISO 11137 Other DNase-free, RNase-free, non-pyrogenic (2.15 EU/device) Food contact FDA 21 CFR 177.1520; EU Regulation No 10/2011 Temperature range −70 °C to 80 °C (per Labplas) Shelf life Dry: 5 years. Pre-moistened: 15–24 months, depending on broth Storage Dry: room temperature, dry place. BPW, DE, LT: 2–8 °C on receipt. NE: 2–25 °C Case 100 kits Manufacturer Labplas Inc., Canada Specifications are from the Labplas technical data sheets for the KSS-67310, KSS-67315 and KSS-67910 codes and the Labplas Sani-Stick product information. The broth volume in each sponge isn't published. Contact Cambridge if you need it. How to Use Tear off the top of the bag along the laser-scored line and open it. Put on clean or sterile gloves, then take out the Sani-Stick by the handle. Don't touch the sponge. For the dry kit (KSS-67910), moisten the sponge with your method's diluent or neutralizer. Swab the surface following your sampling procedure, using firm pressure. Hold the sponge over the open bag and use the quick-release clip to drop it in. Twirl the bag by the wire ends to close it, fold the wires over to lock, and record the sample details in the writing area. Transport to the lab under the conditions your method requires. Sampling areas, transport temperatures and holding times come from your lab method or customer requirements, not from the kit. Follow your own procedure. Selection & Handling Notes Refrigerate on receipt. Pre-moistened BPW, DE and LT kits are stored at 2–8 °C. NE kits can be kept at 2–25 °C, and the dry kit at room temperature. Check the expiry date. DE and LT have a 15-month lifespan, so order quantities you'll use before they expire. Match the broth to your sanitizer. A non-neutralizing medium (BPW) on a sanitized surface can lead to false negatives. Don't open until use. Sterility applies to the unopened kit. Discard any kit with a damaged bag or leaking medium. Single use: use each kit once. Don't reuse them. Product Documents KSS-67310-BPW – Cellulose, BPW (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67310-DE – Cellulose, DE (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67310-LT – Cellulose, LT (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67310-NE – Cellulose, NE (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67315-BPW – Cellulose, BPW, with gloves (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67315-DE – Cellulose, DE, with gloves (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67315-LT – Cellulose, LT, with gloves (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67315-NE – Cellulose, NE, with gloves (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67910 – Polyurethane, dry (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67910-BPW – Polyurethane, BPW (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67910-DE – Polyurethane, DE (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67910-LT – Polyurethane, LT (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) KSS-67910-NE – Polyurethane, NE (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF) Need a Safety Data Sheet for a broth, or a certificate for a specific lot? Contact Cambridge and we'll request it from Labplas. Canadian Purchasing Support Cambridge Environmental Products is a Canadian-owned laboratory supply distributor based in Ontario and has served Canadian labs since 1993. Labplas manufactures Sani-Stick kits in Canada, and we supply them with CAD pricing and shipping across Canada. We work with food and beverage QA/QC labs, food processors, environmental labs, research laboratories, and universities and colleges, and can help with quotes, standing orders and choosing the right kit. Also see Sani-Sponge Pre-Moistened, Sani-Sponge Dry, TWIRL'EM Write-On sampling bags, or browse our lab supplies collection. Frequently Asked Questions What is a Sani-Stick? It's a sterile sampling sponge on a rigid handle, packed in a sampling bag with a writing area. It's used for vigorous surface sampling and hard-to-reach areas in environmental monitoring. What's the difference between Sani-Stick and Sani-Sponge? Sani-Stick has a rigid handle and a contactless sponge release, so you can scrub firmly and reach drains and equipment without touching the sponge. Sani-Sponge is a sponge without a handle, held with gloved hands. Are Sani-Stick kits sterile? Yes. Labplas sterilizes them by irradiation, with a sterility assurance level of 10⁻³ established according to ISO 11137. Which broth should I choose? Use the medium your lab method specifies. Otherwise, match it to your sanitizers: Dey-Engley neutralizes the widest range, Letheen and Neutralizing Buffer cover narrower ranges, and BPW is non-neutralizing. See the broth table above. Cellulose or polyurethane: which should I use? Labplas recommends cellulose for smooth surfaces. Polyurethane releases liquid more easily, suits rougher surfaces and is required by some sampling tests. Do the kits need refrigeration? Pre-moistened BPW, DE and LT kits are stored at 2–8 °C on receipt. NE kits can be stored at 2–25 °C. The dry kit (KSS-67910) is stored at room temperature. Which kits include gloves? The cellulose KSS-67315 codes include a pair of sterile blue polyethylene gloves. The KSS-67310 and polyurethane kits do not. How many kits are in a case? 100. Are Sani-Stick kits available in Canada? Yes. Labplas is a Canadian manufacturer, and Cambridge Environmental Products supplies Sani-Stick kits across Canada with CAD pricing. Need Help Choosing a Sampling Kit? Tell us: The surfaces and areas you sample (smooth, rough, drains, equipment) The sanitizers used in your facility Your lab method or the organisms you test for How many samples you take per month We'll recommend the right Sani-Stick or Sani-Sponge kit and broth. Contact Cambridge for Product Support