Hardy Diagnostics P49 Contact Plate – Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SabDex) w/ Lecithin & Tween 80, (Fungal Monitoring After Disinfection), Non-Irradiated , USP 797, 10 Plates

Overview:
Sterile Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SabDex) contact plate with Lecithin and Tween 80 for the recovery of yeasts and molds from environmental surfaces after cleaning and disinfection.
Packaged 10 plates per sleeve.

Key Features:

• Medium: Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SabDex) with Lecithin & Tween 80 (LT) – neutralizes common disinfectants to permit accurate fungal recovery.

• Sterility: Non-irradiated; standard sterile packaging for non-aseptic areas.

• Intended Use: Fungal surface monitoring on recently disinfected cleanroom surfaces under USP <797>.

• Plate Type & Size: 15 × 65 mm Lok-Tight™ contact plate with raised agar surface.

• Storage: 2–8 °C; do not freeze.

• Shelf Life: 6 months from manufacture (check label).

• Packaging: 10 plates per sleeve (case of 100 available).

Regulatory:

• USP <797> compliant

• Ideal for 503A pharmacies and cleanroom support zones (ISO 7–8) requiring disinfectant neutralization.

Compare to:
P36 – SabDex without Lecithin & Tween for use on untreated surfaces.

💡 Recommended Use in Compounding Pharmacies

• Use P49 when monitoring disinfected surfaces to neutralize carryover of cleaning agents.

• Pair with P36 for fungal monitoring on both treated and untreated surfaces to maintain compliance with USP <797>.

Design Features:

• Rodac™-Style Contact Plate with Lok-Tight™ locking lid for secure transport.

• Friction Lid prevents accidental opening before sampling.

• Molded Grid for colony counting.

• Certificate of Analysis available online for each lot.

Sampling Procedure (3 Easy Steps):

1. Remove lid.

2. Gently press plate to surface without twisting or sliding.

3. Twist clockwise until frosted bands align to lock lid in place.