EZ-Media Solutions

Table of Contents
Dehydrated Culture Media
Prepared Plates
EZ-CHROM Chromogenic Media
Pages 2-3

MediaBox
Page 4

EZ-Dilute Gravimetric Diluters

EZ-Dispense Peristaltic Pumps
EZ-Mix Lab Blenders
Page 5

EZ-Media Pouches
EZ-Guard MediaPrep Cover
Systec MediaPrep
Systec MediaFill
MediaPro Plates
Page 6

Latex Kits
Pathogen ID Kits
Surface Swabs
Page 7
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EZ-Media Dehydrated Culture
Media

Buffered Peptone Water

Broth used for non-selective pre-enrichment of Salmonella spp.
from food. Available in 500g, 2kg and 10kg

Modified UVM
Broth used for the selective enrichment of Listeria spp.
Available in 500g, 2kg and 10kg

mTSB with Casamino Acids

Modified Tryptone Soy Broth is recommended as an enrichment
medium for the detection of E.coli O157:H7 from food and animal
feeding stuffs. Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg
D/E Neutralizing Broth
Broth used for testing and neutralizing of antiseptics and disinfec-
tants. Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg
Standard Methods Agar
Used for the enumeration of bacteria in water, waste water, food and
dairy products. Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg
XLD Agar
Used for isolation and differentiation of enteric pathogens.
Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg
TSA
Tryptic Soy Agar, used for the cultivation of a wide variety of mi-
croorganisms. Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg
R2A Agar
Used for the enumeration and cultivation of bacteria from potable
water. Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg
Oxford Agar
Used with antimicrobics for the selective isolation of Listeria spp.
Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg
PALCAM
Used with supplements as a selective and differential medium for the
detection and isolation of Listeria monocytogenes from foods and
environmental samples. Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg
Baird Parker Base
For the isolation of coagulase-positive staphylococci. This media
may be used in conjunction with Egg Yolk Tellurite (for Baird-Parker
Medium). Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg

MacConkey Agar XLT-4

Used for the isolation and differentiation of Gram negative enteric Used with Tergitol 4 for the isolation of non-typhi Salmonella spp.
bacilli. Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg

Hektoen Enteric Agar Universal Beer Agar

Used for the isolation and differentiation of enteric pathogens. Used to isolate and enumerate a wide variety of bacteria and yeast
Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg encountered in the brewing industry. Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg

Columbia Agar
Used with or without blood for the isolation and cultivation of a
wide variety of fastidious microorganisms. Available 500g, 2kg and
10kg

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Barney Miller Agar
Developed to detect a lactic acid bacterium that usually causes spoil-
age during brewing and beer processing. Available in 500g, 2kg and
10kg
R2A Agar
Developed for the recovery and isolation of aerobic and facultative
anaerobic heterotrophic bacteria from treated potable water. Avail-
able in 500g, 2kg and 10kg
EZ-CHROM Chromogenic
Media
EZ-CHROM E.coli O157
A chromogenic media for the isolation and differentiation of E. coli
O157 in food / clinical samples. Available as prepared plated media
in packs of 20 or in bottles of dehydrated powder media (makes 5L)

Wallerstein Nutrient (WLN) Broth

Used to detect bacteria, yeast and mold in worts, beers and other
fermented products. Available 500g, 2kg and 10kg

Cycloheximide
An antibiotic that can be added to suppress yeast and fungal growth
allowing for better isolation of bacterial contaminants. It can be
added to the WL nutrient agar/broth or UBA. Available 1g, 5g and
25g

EZ-Media Prepared Plates

XLT-4
Used with Tergitol 4 for the isolation of non-typhi Salmonella spp.
Available in 20 plate packs
EZ-CHROM Listeria
A chromogenic media for the isolation, detection and differentiation
Baird Parker Agar of Listeria monocytogenes from other bacteria in food. Available
Used for the detection and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus in as prepared plated media in packs of 20 or in bottles of dehydrated
foods. Available in 20 plate packs powder media (makes 5L)

Custom Formulations Available EZ-CHROM Salmonella PLUS

A chromogenic media for the isolation and detection of Salmonella
species, including lactose positive Salmonella in food samples.
Available as prepared plated media in packs of 20 or in bottles of
dehydrated powder media (makes 5L)

EZ-CHROM STEC
A chromogenic media for the detection of Shiga-Toxin producing E.
coli (STEC). Available as prepared plated media in packs of 20 or
in bottles of dehydrated powder media (makes 5L)

EZ-CHROM C. sakazakii
A chromogenic media for the detection of C. sakazakii according
to the ISO/TS 22964 standard requirements. Available as prepared
plated media in packs of 20 or in bottles of dehydrated powder
media (makes 5L)

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 EZ-Media Solutions

ediaBox
TM

TM

Sterile Liquid Solutions

MediaBox™ is a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for any
laboratory requiring liquid culture media on demand. MediaBox™
provides fresh, sterile media in an easy-to-handle, stackable storage
box with an internal bladder. It is perfect for busy labs that rely on
liquid media for critical testing and also provides a reliable back up
for labs that make their own media. The convenient box packaging
and long shelf life make MediaBox™ simple to use and store.

Features:
- Collapsible bladder in easy-to-store box
- Completely recyclable, environmentally friendly MediaBoxTM Types
- Readily available source of fresh, sterile media
- Ready to use Buffered Peptone Water
- Cost effective Broth used for non-selective pre-enrichment of Salmonella spp.
- Connects directly to EZ-Dilute gravimetric diluter or EZ-Dispense
peristaltic pump Modified UVM
- Autoclavable adapters and tubing sets are available Broth used for the selective enrichment of Listeria spp.
- Long shelf life (6 months)

MediaBox is available in 5L, 10L and 20L box sizes and can be mTSB
provided in bulk and rolling orders. Broth used for the detection of E.coli O157:H7 from food.

Phosphate Buffer
Buffer diluent with a pH 7.2.

Butterfields
Buffer used as a diluent for the preparation of dilutions in plate count
and other laboratory processes.

Lactose Broth
Used for the cultivation of Salmonella and coliform bacteria from
food, dairy, water and pharmaceutical samples.

Sterile Water
Ready to use sterile water.

Custom formulations available

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EZ-Dilute Gravimetric Diluters EZ-Mix Lab Blenders
EZ-Dilute 1000 EZ-Mix 100
An easy-to-use gravimetric Designed for the blending of small samples up to 10 g. Thanks to
dilutor: dilute and distribute the adjustable paddles, the homogenizing is accurate and efficient.
with only two keys. Compact
and flexible, it can be used EZ-Mix 400
with any bag or container Offers perfect homogeni-
due to its adjustable arm, zation of the sample, with
which also allows the use of super silent blending. To-
two diluents simultaneously. tal access cleaning system
and LED lights to indicate
EZ-Dilute 2500 blender status. Integrated
Automatically drip tray and liquid sensing
dilutes a solid feature to prevent leaks.
sample with the 400ml useful volume.
appropriate weight Available with window or
of diluent. All the plain front.
dilution and distri-
bution methods can be EZ-Mix 3500
selected directly from the screen of Guarantees a quick and accurate blending of large samples up to
the device. The automatic memorization of the dilution factor makes 400g. Its robustness and adjustable paddles allow great efficiency
the dilutions repeatable and reproducible. for numerous applications.

EZ-Dilute 5000 Blender Bags

A gravimetric dilutor for the dilution of samples up to 5000g.
BagPage+
BagPage + is a sterile blender bag equipped with a full-surface
EZ-Dispense Peristaltic Pumps filter, perfect for the microbiological analyses of pasty samples.
Available in 400ml and 3500ml sizes.
EZ-Dispense
Is a great tool for se-
BagFilter
rial dispensing of culture
BagFilter is a sterile blender bag equipped with a side filter, perfect
media, agar or any liquid
for the microbiological anaylses of fibrous samples. Available for
diluent. It is compact,
pipetting or pouring in 400ml and 3500ml sizes.
has an intuitive interface
and great ergonomics. Its
speed and precision guar- RollBag
antee an efficient sample RollBag is a sterile sampling and blender bag with wire-reinforced
preparation. Flow rate of sealing and stainless steel closing. It enables easy transportation
of the sample and sample blending all in the same bag. RollBag
1.25L/minute.
is perfect for all microbiological analyses not requiring filtration.
Available in 450ml and 1300ml sizes.
EZ-Dispense PRO
For high performance dispensing. BagLight
Double pump head with 6 rollers, de- A sterile blender bag perfect for all microbiological analyses. It
livered with two split dispensing assemblies, flow rate of 2.5L/minute is the standard blender bag for all analyses not requiring filtration.
and full traceability with printer and USB connection. Available in 400ml and 3500ml sizes.

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 EZ-Media Solutions
EZ-Media Pouches Features:
- Autofill of DI water
Custom pre-weighed de- - PT 100 temperature probe for precise sterilization cycles
hydrated culture media foil - Calibrated to NIST traceable standards
pouches for easy media- - Pressure vessel made of high quality electropolished stainless steel
making. AISI 316 Ti and is ASME certified
- Automated locking for correct sealing every time
Benefits:
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No mess, no weighing
Accurate and efficient
Systec MediaFill Automated
- Cost effective, saves time Plate Pourer
- Perfect for use with Systec MediaPrep automated media
sterilizers; simply pour and press start The MediaFillTM Plate Pourer is the
perfect companion to the popular
Custom sizes and formulations available MediaPrep line of automated media
sterilizers. Connect MediaFill to Me-
diaPrep™ and you have a completely
EZ-Guard MediaPrep Cover closed and sterile walk-away system for
Designed specifically for use media preparation and plate pouring.
with Systec MediaPrep. This
sturdy cover fits over the Me- MediaFill can automatically
diaPrep vessel opening to pre- pour 90mm, 60mm and 35mm
vent the usual powder media diameter dishes and can ac-
dust cloud from escaping the commodate up to 26mm deep
vessel. Thereby, preserving dishes, with a processing rate of
the instrument’s electronics 900 plates per hour. MediaFill
and keeping your workspace provides valuable time savings
clean. with reliable efficiency. Three different carousel sizes are
available: 220, 440 and 600 plates.

Systec MediaPrep Automated Features:

Media Sterilizers
Prepare and sterilize media in less than 90 minutes! Available in
seven different liter capacities: 10L, 20L, 30L, 45L, 65L, 90L, and
120L. From small scale to large scale media preparation, we have a
system to meet your needs.
An automatic process guarantees uni-
form, reproducible, sterilized media.
The entire process, from initial heat-
ing and mixing, through sterilization
and cooling, is microprocessor con-
trolled. In addition, the temperature
to be maintained after sterilization
can be user-defined. There is also a
filling port for the addition of thermo
labile products after the sterilization
cycle.
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Controlled via touch screen interface
DropStop function to prevent media dripping
- Frictionless ring and stepper motors for smooth and quiet operation
- 2.3 W UVC light for sterile dispensing
- Peltier cooling for reducing plate condensation
- Shaker function for improved media distribution
- TubeFiller option for automated test tube filling
- Optional Jet3 printer for printing on sides of dishes
MediaPro Plates
High quality plates designed for optimal performance in automated
plate filling machines, including the MediaFill Plate Pourer.
Manufactured from optically clear virgin polystyrene. Sterilized by
irradiation SAL 10-3. Supplied with vents to provide consistent gas
exchange. MediaPro 15: 100mm x 15mm, MediaPro 25:
100mm x 25 mm, MediaPro 60: 60mm x 15mm

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Latex Agglutination Kits
Campylobacter Latex
A rapid test for the presence of Campylobacter spp on solid media or
in enrichment broths. Results in two minutes, can be used in clinical,
food, environmental and water testing laboratories. 50 tests.
Listeria Latex
A rapid presumptive test for the presence of Listeria spp in enrich-
ment broths or to confirm colonies on agar plate media. Results in
two minutes. May be used in conjunction with biochemical tests
(Microgen Listeria-ID) for further species identification. 50 tests.
Biochemical Pathogen ID Kits
Listeria ID
Enables laboratories to rapidly identify and confirm from
a single colony isolated on selective or non-selective
media. In 24 hours or less, Listeria ID will identify
and confirm which of the 6 species of Listeria: L.
monocytogenes, L. innocua, L. seeligeri, L.
welshimeri, L. ivanovii and L. grayi has
been isolated. Employs 12 standardized
microwell biochemical substrates, includ-
ing an in-well hemolysin test. AOAC
approved.

Salmonella Latex Gram Negative (GN) ID

A rapid test for the presence of Salmonella spp on solid media from Identifies the complete range of Enterobacteriaceae and other non-
clinical and food samples. Accurate enough to screen positives from fastidious, oxidase positive and negative, gram negative bacilli.
24 hour enrichment broths. Detects motile and non motile strains. AOAC approved.

E.coli O157 Latex Bacillus ID

A rapid test for the confirmatory identification of E. coli serogroup Identifies 23 mesophilic species belonging to the genus Bacillus and
O157 cultured on selective media. Results in two minutes, 50 tests. related genera associated with food and beverage spoilage and food
poisoning.
C. difficile Latex
Allows for identification of C. difficile from selective agar, within Staph ID
two minutes. The test latex particles are coated with antibodies A microwell format identification system for Staphylococci of
specific for C. difficile somatic antigens, resulting in a highly specific clinical, animal health and environmental importance. Substrates
test with a high predictive negative value. 50 tests. selected specifically for Staphylococcus and related species. Simple
and easy to use. Results in 24 hours.
Legionella Latex
A rapid test for the
confirmatory iden- Surface Swabs
tification of Le-
Path-Chek Hygiene
gionella Pneumoph-
Path-Chek Hygiene surface swabs are a range of screening tests
ila serogroup 1 and
intended for use in food handling and manufacturing environ-
serogroup 2-15 and
ments and on food contact surfaces. Path-Chek Hygiene should be
non L. pneumophila
considered as a fundamental component of Good Manufacturing
species of clinical
Practice and an integral part of any HACCP plan, providing a highly
significance grown on
sensitive and specific indication of the presence of the foodborne
selective media. 50 tests.
pathogen being tested. It is a tool to control hygiene and rapid
detection of dangerous pathogens, which can be used by unqualified
Staph Latex personnel in microbiology. Detection is positive when the medium
A rapid test for the identification of S. aureus, detects both coagulase changes color.
and protein. Contains all ancillary reagents needed to complete the
test and is suitable for clinical, food and environmental laboratories.
Available for:
50 tests.
- Coliforms
- Listeria
- Salmonella

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