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SurfCHECK™ Cleaning Validation Swab

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Description

The SurfCHECK™Cleaning Validation Swab is a unique, patent-pending tool specifically engineered to support pharmaceutical cleaning validation work using various analytical methods, including TOC, HPLC, IMS & UV-Vis. The SurfCHECK™ will eliminate background interference from improper technician handling techniques by a design that allows technicians to use the tools the same way every time without ever touching the swab tip.

Each tip is firmly held in place in an easy-to-use tray, connecting to the handle at point-of-use. Tips are oriented for ease of use, ensuring that technicians will insert them properly and securely. After swabbing, the tips can be placed into the diluent by depressing a protected button at the top of the pen. There is no need for cutting implements or snapping mechanisms which can contaminate the sample. Each tip and SurfCHECK™ are certified at less than 30ppb TOC for that type of analytical work.

Characteristics and Benefits

  • Cleanroom processed knitted polyester heads and virgin polypropylene SurfCHECK™ and tip handles have low background interference, giving consistent results for API's, excipients and cleaning agents
  • All swab materials are autoclavable and certified at TOC levels < 30 ppb
  • Unique locking mechanism ensures that the swab tip will remain fastened until the release button is depressed
  • Easy release of swab tips from the SurfCHECK™ eliminate need for cutting implements and validation of its cleanliness.
  • Flexible tips allow complete, consistent surface contact and high recovery percentages at contact angles up to 90°
  • Compatible with commonly used swab extender tools
  • Excellent solvent compatibility for HPLC & IMS testing
  • Less plastic used creating less waste

Physical Properties

SurfCHECK™ Handle- Polypropylene
SurfCHECK™ Tip - Class 100 cleanroom processed knitted polyester
SurfCHECK™ Tip Shaft - Polypropylene
SurfCHECK™ Tip Tray - PET

Swab Models

HT200A contains:
12 trays of 12 each HT201T2 and 2 each of FTSWAB-PEN-1 6" SurfCHECK™ tool

Swab Pen

HT200B contains:
12 trays of 12 each HT287T2 and 2 each of FTSWAB-PEN-1 6" SurfCHECK™ tool

Cleanliness

Certified < 30 ppb TOC per swab tip