Sponge-Sicle Environmental Sponge with Handle – 5Bags of 20

Stick-mounted sponge design allows the ability to access hard to reach areas without directly
handling the sponge.
Stick-mounted sponge design provides the ability to easily snap off the sponge from the handle
after swabbing.
Simplified packaging minimises handling and preparation and reduces waste.
1.5 x 3 inch biocide-free sponge does not affect organism viability.
6 x 11 inch sample bag with a 30 oz/0.89 L capacity included for safe, convenient transportation to
lab.
Sponge-Sicle with 10 mL Neutralising Buffer uses simplified packaging to minimise handling and
preparation, and reduces waste.
This 1.5 x 3 inch biocide-free cellulose sponge is mounted at one end of a stick and pre-hydrated with a
Neutralising Buffer diluent for collecting samples. The Sponge-Sicle allows a worker to collect
samples without touching the inside of the bag, helping to maintain sample integrity. The stick also helps
access hard-to-reach areas and to collect the sample without directly handling the sponge, making it
ideal for reaching into drains, pipes, and around equipment. The stick also features a thumb-stop to help
negate contact with the sponge. Once placed inside the collection bag, the sponge snaps free from the
handle to allow for easy handling and transportation. The pre-moistened sponge is durable and biocide-free and does not affect organism viability. Its cellulose material is absorbent and will effectively hold and
release the sample without excess dripping. The Sponge-Sicle also comes with a Sample Bag
that will accommodate 30 oz/0.89 L capacity to hold the sponge for safe, convenient transportation to
the lab. They are decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life. This product is made in
the USA with globally sourced materials and is ISO 9001:2008⁶ certified for quality assurance. It is
intended for lab use only. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach is the most
widely accepted food safety management protocol worldwide. Sample collection products are
a crucial part of this approach to identify potential food-borne hazards and pinpoint where they reside.
Portability, stable enrichment media, and easy-to-handle swabs and sponges are designed to test for a
wide variety of potential hazards and deliver accurate results. They are engineered to safely gather, hold,
and secure contents from the collection site to the lab without leaking or compromising the sample