Copan Diagnostics UriSponge™ For Urine Collection, Transport, and Preservation System

Description

UriSponge™ ensures reliable urine collection, transport and preservation of the specimen, while maintaining integrity for accurate uropathogenic bacteria and yeasts cultivation using standard clinical lab procedures. It is safe and reliable.

UriSponge™ is an innovative urine collection, transport, and preservation system designed to simplify workflows, enhance specimen integrity, and improve laboratory efficiency. UriSponge™ features a screw cap tube with a plastic applicator and two cylindrical sponges with preservatives. Upon contact with urine, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate, maintain sample stability throughout transport, providing dependable results and minimizing the risk of contamination or degradation. This design ensures efficient specimen transport from collection to laboratory while maintaining integrity for accurate uropathogenic bacteria and yeasts cultivation using standard clinical laboratory procedures.

• No fill line necessary: UriSponge™ removes the need for precise fill lines, minimizing sample rejection and reducing repeat collection.
• Safe and reliable: Eliminates the need for hypodermic needles and urine transfer straws needed, reducing the risk of accidental injury, and reducing waste.
• Cost effective: Minimizes expenses and waste by eliminating consumables like needles and transfer straws, and preventing the need for repeat collections due to inaccurate filling.
• Automation ready: Designed for seamless integration and automated specimen processors like WASP™. UriSponge™ enhances laboratory workflow by supporting standardized, high throughput sample processing, leading to greater consistency and efficiency.
• New Preservatives: UriSponge™ has the following preservative substance (urine maintenance formula)
• Boric acid free: Unique urine preservative formulation is non-hazardous and non-toxic.
• FDA Cleared: Innovative Urine Collection Device received FDA clearance in October of 2024.

Efficient Handling and Processing

• UriSponge™ enhances efficiency in handling and processing with its versatile and compact design. It supports both automated planting and streaking and manual centrifugation for plating, offering flexibility in laboratory workflows.

Seamless Automation Integration

• UriSponge™ enhances the utility of Copan's WASP™ Walk-Away Specimen Processor for automating upfront microbiology specimen processing. With capabilities including planting and streaking, Gram slide preparation, and inoculation of enrichment broths, WASP™ redefines laboratory efficiency. UriSponge™ seamlessly integrates with this automated specimen processing, ensuring a smooth workflow from urine sample collection to processing.

Specifications

• Product Type: Urine Collection System
• Closure Color: Yellow
• Closure Type: Screw cap
• Disposable: Single-use
• Graduated: No
• Material: Polypropylene
• Sterility: Sterile
• Additive: Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate
• Bottom Shape: Flat
• Certifications/Compliance: FDA cleared 10/24
• Closure Material: High Density Polyethylene
• Closure Size: 15.00 mm ± 0.20 mm
• Color: Clear
• Diameter (Metric) Inner: 11.50 mm ± 0.20 mm
• Format: Tube
• For Use With (Application): Urine collection, transport, and preservation
• For Use With (Equipment): Automation instruments such as Copan's WASP and WASPLab
• Latex Free: Yes
• No. per Case: 300
• No. per Pack: 50
• Packaging: Plastic Envelope
• Storage Requirements: 2-25C - DO NOT FREEZE
• Tube Size: Total length: 81.30 mm ± 0.40 mm