Microbiological Swabbing Technique--Need Info

[enigl at aol.com]

In article <5gqdsi$bkv at dfw-ixnews6.ix.netcom.com>, mayline at ix.netcom.com(-) writes:

>
>My company is currently using LightningTM for checking level of
>cleanliness of manufacturing and production equipment after cleansing
>and sanitization.  It is extremely quick--within 15 seconds, you get
>your results.  But it is VERY expensive--$2.50 per swab!!!

Does any one know if this is a valid method for presentation to the FDA or is it just for in-house none official tests only?

"_Can_ it be validated is a million dollar question."



Davin C. Enigl, (Sole Proprietorship) MEAS
President-Microbiologist

Microbiology Consulting,  Hazard Analysis and
Critical Control Points (HACCP), CGMP, and Validations
for the Food, Cosmetic, Nutritional  Supplement, and Pharmaceutical Industry

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March 20, 1997
2:35 pm