Product Description

There are various methods and instruments used to culture the uterus of any large animal. The uterine culture swab is made of calcium alginate and is used primarily in equine, however is effective in all species. Calcium alginate is a special medical grade media which is soluble in body fluids. It minimizes the risk of reddening or irritation during the collection process that may be caused by the fiber particles in other culture swabs. The swab stick is designed to minimize head loss or stick breakage in the uterus. Guarded swabs have a secure scored cap or outer body that has a secondary rigid tube within the primary shaft which protects the inner swab and shaft. All swabs are single use items, individually packaged and gamma irradiated or EtO exposed.

Features & Benefits

• 31" stick double-guarded with a rigid outer shell
• Nylon brush removes easily for cytology
• Obtain cytology and/or culture samples in one easy application
• Calcium alginate fiber head for low pathogen toxicity
• Less trauma to the uterus and decreases pathogen introduction
• Easily reduced for transport and plating
• Single use item