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GasPak™ EZ Anaerobe Pouch System
Cat. # Desc. Qty. Unit
260683 GasPak™ EZ Anaerobe Pouch System 20 SP
Intended Use:

The GasPak™ EZ Gas Generating Pouch Systems are single-use systems that produce atmospheres suitable to support the primary isolation and cultivation of anaerobic, microaerophilic, or capnophilic bacteria by use of gas generating sachets inside single-use resealable pouches.

Catalog # Description Quantity Unit
260683 GasPak™ EZ Anaerobe Pouch System 20 SP

GasPak™ EZ Gas Generating Pouch Systems
Revision: 03    Revision Date: 12/01/2006   
Intended Use: «

The GasPak™ EZ Gas Generating Pouch Systems are single-use systems that produce atmospheres suitable to support the primary isolation and cultivation of anaerobic, microaerophilic, or capnophilic bacteria by use of gas generating sachets inside single-use resealable pouches.

Intended Use: » Intended Use:

The GasPak™ EZ Gas Generating Pouch Systems are single-use systems that produce atmospheres suitable to support the primary isolation and cultivation of anaerobic, microaerophilic, or capnophilic bacteria by use of gas generating sachets inside single-use resealable pouches.

Product Summary: «

In 1965, Brewer and Allgeier introduced a disposable hydrogen generator envelope, which was later modified to include carbon dioxide generation and an internal catalyst.1,2 The GasPak EZ Gas Generating Pouch Systems offer bio-performance and reliability without the need for a catalyst or an activation procedure. The GasPak EZ Gas Generating Sachets contain all the ingredients needed to create a specific atmosphere for specimen incubation. The sachet and specimens are placed in the GasPak EZ resealable pouch. The pouch is sealed and incubated.

Product Summary: » Product Summary:

In 1965, Brewer and Allgeier introduced a disposable hydrogen generator envelope, which was later modified to include carbon dioxide generation and an internal catalyst.1,2 The GasPak EZ Gas Generating Pouch Systems offer bio-performance and reliability without the need for a catalyst or an activation procedure. The GasPak EZ Gas Generating Sachets contain all the ingredients needed to create a specific atmosphere for specimen incubation. The sachet and specimens are placed in the GasPak EZ resealable pouch. The pouch is sealed and incubated.

User Quality Control: « User Quality Control:

Each GasPak EZ Gas Generating Pouch System should be tested periodically for its ability to provide adequate conditions for the growth of appropriate bacteria.

System QC Organism
GasPak™ EZ Anaerobe Pouch System with Indicator

GasPak™ EZ Campy Pouch System

GasPak™ EZ CO2 Pouch System		 Bacteroides fragilis ATCC™ 25285

Campylobacter jejuni ATCC 29428

Neisseria gonorrhoeae ATCC 19424

Quality control requirements must be performed in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal regulations or accreditation requirements and your laboratory's standard Quality Control procedures. It is recommended that the user refer to pertinent CLSI (formerly NCCLS) guidance and CLIA regulations for appropriate Quality Control practices.


Warnings and Precautions: « Warnings and Precautions:

For in vitro Diagnostic Use.

Observe established precautions against microbiological hazards throughout all procedures. Prior to discarding, sterilize specimen containers and other contaminated material by autoclaving.

After use, the sachet may remain warm. Discard sachet after reaction is complete (when cool).

After use, discard pouch in a proper waste container. Do not reuse.

DO NOT use sachet if outer foil is damaged or open in any manner.

Avoid direct sunlight and excessive temperatures.

DO NOT open resealable pouch until incubation is complete.

GasPak EZ Pouch System Sachets are intended for use in GasPak EZ resealable pouches. Their use in other systems may yield misleading results.

GasPak EZ resealable pouches are designed for GasPak EZ Pouch System Sachets. Do not use with other gas generating envelopes (e.g., BBL™ GasPak™/GasPak™ Plus Envelopes).

Storage Instructions: On receipt, store sachets at 2 – 25ºC in a dry environment..

GasPak EZ Pouch System Sachets are ready to use. The expiration date is for unopened, intact and properly stored sachets. Do not open until ready to use.

GasPak EZ Dry Anaerobic Indicator should appear white before use. Do not use indicator if blue in color before use. Do not touch indicator tablet or open indicator package to remove tablet.

Product Deterioration: Do not use reagent sachets if outer package has been damaged or opened. Do not use resealable pouches that show rips or tears or other irregularities.

Active Ingredients: Ascorbic acid, activated carbon and water

Warning: Activated carbon is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.



Information shown on this page is a short summary extracted from the Package Insert, available as a PDF under the Related Documents section of this page.