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BIO-BAG Type Cfj is designed to provide a microaerophilic environment suitable for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni, formerly known as C. fetus subsp. jejuni (Cfj), from clinical specimens or subcultures from selective media. When used as directed, BIO-BAG Type Cfj will provide an atmosphere that has been shown to provide optimum growth of C. jejuni. ^1,2

Campylobacter jejuni has been recognized as a common enteric pathogen.^2,4,7,8 This organism is a true microaerophile and a capnophilic atmosphere has been shown to enhance growth.⁵ Use of a selective medium containing 5% sheep blood and a combination of antimicrobial agents and incubation at 42°C provides conditions favorable for the selective isolation of C. jejuni from intestinal flora.^3,6 Under ideal conditions, characteristic colonies may be observed in 24 to 48 h,^1,2,5 Each BIO-BAG Type Cfj system allows cultures to be set up and observed for growth individually, so that appropriate atmospheric conditions are not interrupted. Exposure to atmospheric oxygen may interfere with the growth of more oxygen-sensitive strains.⁵

A stock strain of C. jejuni should be tested in the BIO-BAG Type Cfj system periodically to assure adequate conditions for recovery and for typical morphology.

Precautions: in vitro Diagnostic

WARNING: HYDROGEN IS GENERATED, THIS GAS IS FLAMMABLE AND MAY BE EXPLOSIVE. AVOID EXPOSURE TO SPARKS OR FLAME.

Do not use generator if it appears damaged or previously activated.

Do not allow generator to come in contact with water prior to use. Store in tightly closed bag with desiccant to assure integrity of the generator tablet.

Do not activate generator until BIO-BAG chamber has been properly sealed.