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BBL
™
Vacutainer
™
Anaerobic
Specimen Collector
The Only Media-free System for Anaerobic Specimen Collection
Familiar and comfortable to use, the BBL Vacutainer Anaerobic Specimen Collector
delivers accuracy, reproducibility and proven 72-hour survivability in the collection
and transport of fragile anaerobic specimens.
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The device offers a built-in oxygen-
elimination system that’s activated by depressing the plunger and a reliable color-
change indicator to ensure that anaerobiosis has been achieved. Plus, the medium-free
environment keeps the specimen moist while allowing direct, fast and easy plating in
the laboratory.
Whether you’re transporting swab, tissue or liquid specimens, you’ll find the
Vacutainer Anaerobic Specimen Collector the best alternative to meet your needs.
A complete system that’s easy to use by all hospital personnel, the Vacutainer
Anaerobic Specimen Collector offers simplicity and sterile security for your
anaerobic specimens.
236500 BBL
™
Vacutainer
™
Ctn. of 100
Anaerobic Specimen Collector
Cat. No. Description Unit
Anaerobic indicator – built-in quality
control turns from white to pink
when anaerobiosis is achieved.
Anaerobic generating system – removes oxygen
by combining oxygen with hydrogen to produce
water (H
2
0). Enables anaerobe transport without
media, thus eliminating specimen dilution and
presence of nonviables that can occur with
agar gel based products.
Easy activating plunger –
simply fully depress plunger
to activate system.
Gas-impermeable barrier – assures
anaerobic atmosphere is maintained.