Bd Identification & Susceptibility

The BD Identification & Susceptibility product line provides a diverse selection of Factory New microbiological reagents and systems essential for identifying bacteria and determining antimicrobial susceptibility (AST).

Key available components include:

• Sensi-Disc Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs: Various configurations are offered, such as Clindamycin (CC-2), Erythromycin (E-15), Cefixime (CFM-5, 10/pk), Vancomycin (VA-5, 10/pk), and Doxycycline (D-30, 10/pk). These are vital for antibiotic resistance profiling.
• Taxo Identification Discs: Specialized discs for targeted analysis, including the Taxo A Bacitracin Disc and the Taxo P Disc (both available in 1-cartridge units).
• BBL Prompt System Kit: A comprehensive kit that includes 60 Saline Tubes and 60 Precision Wands, essential for specific clinical protocols.
• BBL Sensi-Disc Dispenser Canister: A 12-place dispenser designed to streamline testing workflows.

Important Handling Requirements:

Note that most disc configurations (Sensi-Discs and Taxo Discs) are classified as Perishable Products and must be stored under refrigeration. Additionally, the BBL Prompt System kit is designated as a prescription (Rx) item.

Yes, all BD Identification & Susceptibility products are factory new. This ensures optimal reliability and accuracy for critical clinical microbiology applications.

Yes, the Sensi-Discs and Taxo Discs are classified as perishable medical consumables and require specific handling to maintain their integrity:

• Storage Requirement: These discs must be refrigerated to ensure their efficacy for microbiological identification and susceptibility testing.
• Product Status: Due to their perishable nature and specific handling requirements, certain configurations of these discs are designated as non-returnable.

These specialized BD components are essential laboratory consumables designed for use in microbiology testing.

Their primary functions include performing critical identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST):

• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST): Components like the Sensi-Discs (e.g., Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Vancomycin, Doxycycline, Cefixime) are used to determine the sensitivity of microorganisms to specific antimicrobial agents.
• Pathogen Identification & Support: Tools such as the Taxo A/P Discs and the BBL Prompt System (which includes Saline Tubes and Precision Wands) are utilized for the standardized identification of pathogens.

These tests provide vital data for quality control and diagnostic procedures.

The BD product line offers a specialized range of Factory New discs for precise antimicrobial identification and susceptibility testing in laboratory settings. These discs provide solutions against various antibiotics, including Clindamycin, Erythromycin, and Vancomycin.

Available Disc Configurations

The following Sensi-Disc and Taxo options are available:

• Sensi-Discs:
  • Clindamycin CC-2
  • Erythromycin E-15
  • Cefixime CFM-5 (10/pk)
  • Vancomycin VA-5 (10/pk)
  • Doxycycline D-30 (10/pk)
• Taxo Discs (1 Cartridge each):
  • Taxo A Bacitracin Disc
  • Taxo P Disc

Mandatory Care and Integrity Management

These test discs are classified as perishable items and require specialized handling:

• Refrigeration: The discs must be refrigerated upon receipt to maintain clinical accuracy.
• Non-Returnable: Due to their perishable nature, these items are non-returnable.

These BD products are designed for critical clinical laboratory diagnostics, ensuring high quality and reliability for microbial identification and susceptibility testing (AST).

Key factors that ensure the integrity and accuracy of these consumables include:

• Manufacturer Quality: Products are sourced from BD, a recognized leader in the medical and laboratory field, ensuring high standards.
• Factory New Condition: All variants, including Sensi-Discs and BBL Prompt System components, are guaranteed to be in Factory New condition, meeting stringent standards for dependable laboratory use.
• Specialized Components: The product line offers specific, essential reagents like Sensi-Discs (e.g., Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Vancomycin) and specialized kits like the BBL Prompt System.
• Integrity Maintenance: To maintain diagnostic accuracy, certain disc variants are noted as Perishable Products and must be refrigerated for proper storage upon receipt.

These BD products are specialized laboratory consumables designed for crucial diagnostic and quality control procedures in microbiology.The primary application is two-fold:1. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST): These tools determine the effectiveness of various antibiotics against microbial isolates. Specific components like the Sensi-Discs (e.g., Clindamycin, Vancomycin, Doxycycline) are used in these standardized procedures.2. Microbial Identification: Products such as the Taxo A Bacitracin Disc and Taxo P Disc are utilized to quickly and accurately identify specific types of microorganisms.The product line also includes supportive elements, like the BBL Prompt System (with 60 Saline Tubes and 60 Precision Wands), which prepares samples for these detailed testing protocols.

The shipping lead time for the BD Identification & Susceptibility components varies depending on the specific item configuration selected:

• Most Sensi-Disc and Taxo disc variants typically ship within 3–4 weeks.
• Larger components, such as the BBL Prompt System or the Sensi-Disc Dispenser Canister, generally require 4–5 weeks.

Important Handling and Purchase Notes

These are specialized, factory-new laboratory consumables manufactured by BD. Please note the following crucial requirements:

• Perishability: Certain antibiotic discs are perishable and require immediate refrigeration upon delivery to maintain efficacy.
• Non-Returnable: Due to the specialized and perishable nature of some items, all configurations are classified as non-returnable.
• Logistics: Many configurations are drop-shipped directly from the manufacturer, and some variants explicitly require pre-approval for drop shipping.
• Prescription Status: The BBL Prompt System contains components designated as (Rx).

Yes, due to the specialized nature of these clinical microbiology consumables, several important handling and logistical requirements apply:

• Perishability and Storage: Many configurations, including the Sensi-Discs and Taxo discs, are classified as perishable products and require refrigeration to maintain their effectiveness.
• Prescription Status: The BBL Prompt System configuration (which includes the Saline Tubes and Precision Wands) is designated as an Rx (Prescription) product.
• Shipping and Returns: Due to their specialized nature and storage requirements, most perishable items are non-returnable. Additionally, multiple configurations are designated as Drop Ship items requiring pre-approval before fulfillment.

Yes, these BD laboratory components are manufactured by a recognized leader in diagnostic technology and are guaranteed to be high quality and reliable for microbial identification and susceptibility testing.

Key factors ensuring their quality and reliability include:

• Factory New Condition: All items in this product line are supplied in Factory New condition directly from the manufacturer (BD), ensuring product integrity and optimal performance.
• Specialized Diagnostic Use: The consumables are specifically designed for laboratory applications, featuring Sensi-Discs (e.g., Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Vancomycin) and Taxo Discs, which provide standardized results for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• BBL Prompt System Components: The product line includes essential kits for the BBL Prompt System, such as 60 Saline Tubes and 60 Precision Wands (Rx), which are used to standardize and streamline sample processing.
• Mandatory Handling: To maintain their diagnostic efficacy and reliability, several identification disc variants are designated as Perishable Products and require mandatory refrigeration immediately upon receipt.