Hardy Diagnostics P93 Contact Plate – Malt Extract Agar (MEA) w/ Lecithin & Tween, Non-Irradiated (Fungal Monitoring), USP 797, 10 Plates

Overview:
Sterile Malt Extract Agar (MEA) contact plate with Lecithin and Tween 80, designed for the detection and enumeration of environmental yeasts and molds in cleanroom and compounding environments.
Packaged 10 plates per sleeve.

Key Features:

• Medium: Malt Extract Agar (MEA) with Lecithin & Tween 80 (LT) – formulated to support the recovery of a broad range of fungal species from environmental surfaces.

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

• Intended Use: Fungal environmental and personnel monitoring under USP <797>, particularly on disinfected surfaces.

• 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 / 100 per case.

Regulatory:

• USP <797> compliant

• Suitable for 503A pharmacies and cleanroom support areas (ISO 7–8) requiring fungal monitoring.

Compare to:
P49 – SabDex w/ Lecithin & Tween 80, a narrower-spectrum fungal contact plate commonly used for yeast and mold trending.

💡 Recommended Use in Compounding Pharmacies

• Choose P93 when monitoring for a wider range of fungal species or when trend analysis requires both SabDex and Malt Extract media.

• Use alongside P34 (TSA) for bacterial monitoring to complete USP <797> environmental testing.

Design Features:

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

• 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.