As ESCMID 2025 is now over, we’re reflecting on one of the most exciting and energising events in our calendar. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, shared insights, and helped shape the future of diagnostics, infection prevention, and environmental sampling.
Whether you were drawn in by our new product launches, recognised our classic innovations like POLYWIPE™, or stopped by to discuss the challenges you face in the lab, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Here are some of the highlights from the conference:
Launching Innovation for Self-Collection: SampleSUITE™ & U-SWAB™
This year’s big reveal was our SampleSuite range, a family of no-swab specimen collection devices that simplify sample processing while keeping results reliable. From SalivaPOD™ to CapillaryPOD™ and StoolPOD™, SampleSUITE™ is designed for real-world needs with room-temperature storage, ease of use, and lab efficiency.
We also introduced our three-tier Self-Collection Range:
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Good: Dry collection and transport – cost-effective and easy to use.
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Better: Liquid collection and transport – ideal for infectious disease screening
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Best: Our most advanced system – a swab-free device for true collection-to-lab simplicity
All products are engineered with both patients and professionals in mind, because empowering healthcare means meeting users where they are. More products across Good, Better and Best coming soon.
Environmental Sampling in Focus
Many of you were keen to learn more about our environmental sampling tools, particularly:
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POLYWIPE™ – pre-moistened sponge swabs ideal for surface sampling in pharma, food, and healthcare environments
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NRSII™ – specially formulated to neutralise common disinfectants for accurate microbial recovery
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STERISWAB™ – for sterile surface sampling in infection prevention and control settings
With cross-industry relevance from cleanrooms to hospital beds, these tools continue to lead the charge in contamination control and compliance.
Real Conversations, Meaningful Connections at ESCMID 2025
Throughout the week, we had powerful discussions on:
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Getting “Disease X Ready” and the role of microbiologists in pandemic resilience
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How transport media like SIGMA VIROCULT®, now validated for the Bosch Vivalytic Analyser, and SIGMA MM™ are evolving
- Understanding M40-A2 compliance when selecting your specimen collection and transport device.
Every conversation reinforced that what we do is about more than swabs, it’s about enabling smarter diagnostics, safer environments, and healthier communities.
📣 What’s Next?
We’ll be continuing the conversation post-ESCMID with:
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Educational blogs and infographics
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Deeper dives into SampleSUITE™, U-SWAB™ and other self-collection developments
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Continued partnerships across sectors who share our vision for sustainable, patient-centric innovation
Thank you again for being part of this milestone event. If we didn’t get a chance to speak at ESCMID, or if you’d like to continue the conversation, we’d love to hear from you.
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