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Direct Safety
Direct Safety Cotton Swabs with Plastic Shaft, Absorbent Cotton
Cotton tips on sticks are useful for applying solutions of all sorts and safely cleaning hard to reach areas.100% pure natural cotton tips combined with safe flexible plastic sticks Soft and absorbent Double tipped and hygienic
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3M
3M DuraPrep Isopropyl Alcohol Skin Prep Solution
Protect against infection from skin incisions with a coating of 3M™ Duraprep™ Surgical Prepping Solution. It comes in an angled applicator with a large sponge head for quickly creating a widespread, even layer. As 3M™ Duraprep™ surgical solution dries,...
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Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health Alcohol Prep Pads, Nonwoven Material, Sterile, Large
Meets the USP testing requirements for purified water Compatible with CHG Soft, non-woven pads provide excellent absorbency Used as a topical antiseptic; preparing skin for injections
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McKesson
McKesson Proctoscopic Applicator, Rayon Tipped Plastic Shaft, 16 in
Package Count: 50. Use these McKesson proctoscopic swabsticks for specimen collection in the throat, as well as for proctological or gynecological exams. Attached is a plastic, 16-inch shaft, which has enough reach to achieve a sufficient examination...
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PDI
PDI Alcohol Prep Pads, Sterile Solution, Individually Wrapped
The PDI alcohol prep pads provide rapid-acting skin antisepsis in sterile formula.Sterile in unopened, undamaged package Prep pads are packaged in easy to tear foil packets 70% isopropyl alcohol 100 per box
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McKesson
McKesson Cotton Tipped Applicators with Wood Shaft, Disposable, Sterile, 6 in
SELECT Applicators are available in various types and sizes. Cotton tipped applicator, 6", plastic shaft. Sterile 2 pack
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Micro-Tip
Micro-Tip Wood Swabstick with Absorbent Cotton Tip, 6 in
Package Count: 200. Micro-Tip applicators are the preferred miniature swab for podiatry, dermatology, ENT (otorhinolaryngology), dentistry, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and family practice.Applicators have a nonsterile precision miniature tip, only 2...
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Scopettes
Scopettes OB GYN Swab 8'' Paper Shaft / Rayon Swab Sterile 300 per Case
Package Count: 300. Birchwood's Scopettes Jr. swab sticks are 8 inches in length and are packed sterilely – six to a chevron-style peel pouch. They can be used in vaginal swab tests and proctological procedures but also as simple applicators, such as...
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As low as $23.75
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Dukal
Dukal Cotton-Tipped Wood Applicators, Sterile Swabs, Absorbent, 3 in
Wood applicators with an absorbent cotton tip Sterile 2's available in an easy to peel package
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Dynarex
Dynarex Isopropyl Alcohol Swabs, Non-Sterile Antiseptic Swabstick
50 packets per box Plastic shaft, sponge tip
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Dukal
Dynarex Cotton Balls, Medium, Non-Sterile Multipurpose Cotton Ball
Sometimes referred to as "cotton wool," cotton balls come in handy when applying topical medications and antiseptics.100% cotton Soft and uniform in size
As low as $26.08
Applicators & Swabsticks
Applicators & Swabsticks
For wound treatment, equipment maintenance, medicine application, sample collection, skin preparation, and many other tasks, a swabstick or applicator is available to do the job. Swabsticks are single-use medical devices designed for specimen collection, wound treatment, equipment maintenance, and other everyday medical duties.
How do you choose the right one for your needs? Here are some things to look for when selecting medical applicators and swabsticks.
Prep Pads
You use prep (application) pads to disinfect and cleanse the skin before medical procedures or as part of wound care. There are two kinds of prep pads -- alcohol and povidone.
Alcohol Pads
Isopropyl alcohol prep pads contain a 70% alcohol solution that kills bacteria and germs on the skin to make it sanitary and safe for injections, insulin syringes, pen needles, and lancets. These pads also clean minor wounds, like scrapes, and cuts, to prevent infection. These can be use before applying bandages and dressings, too, as the alcohol evaporates rapidly, leaving the skin dry and ready.
Look for two-ply alcohol pads for added strength and tear resistance. Also, non-woven materials are softer on the skin. Most pads are individually wrapped for single use.
Povidone-Iodine Pads
On the other hand, povidone-iodine prep pads work well for disinfecting minor cuts, abrasions, blisters, and burns. These pads contain 10% povidone-iodine, an effective topical antiseptic that restricts germ activity longer than regular iodine solutions. When looking for povidone-iodine prep pads, find latex-free ones so they can be used on everyone, including people with latex allergies.
Cotton Balls
Cotton balls come in all shapes and sizes, depending on your specific needs. The medical use of cotton products is endless. In skin preparation alone, cotton wool, cotton in its softest and fluffiest form, helps clean skin, bathing wounds, and applying liquids and creams. 100% cotton balls are perfect for topical medications and antiseptics.
On the other hand, large cotton balls are for prepping a wound before bandaging because they retain their shape and are virtually lint-free. Find ones packed conveniently in poly bags and do not cling to each other for easier use.
Cotton Tip Swabsticks
Cotton tip swabsticks or applicators are used for spreading disinfectants like iodine and alcohol across areas of the skin. When looking for cotton tip swabsticks, choose ones with a wooded shaft for a firmer grip and improved control during application. It's also helpful to find individually wrapped swabsticks for hygiene and easier use. Some swabsticks even have printed rulers in the wrapper to easily measure the application site and calculate the solution needed.
Rayon Swab
Rayon is a synthetically spun fiber made from wood pulp. It is widely used for specimen collection. Rayon swabs are ideal for diagnostic specimen collection, DNA testing, wound treatment, medicine applications, and obstetrics and gynecological uses. These are the best choice for applications where cotton is not suitable.
When selecting a rayon swab, make sure its specifications meet the strict standards for specimen collection. Also, choose shafts free from natural rubber latex for those if you have latex sensitivities.
For wound treatment, equipment maintenance, medicine application, sample collection, skin preparation, and many other tasks, a swabstick or applicator is available to do the job. Swabsticks are single-use medical devices designed for specimen collection, wound treatment, equipment maintenance, and other everyday medical duties.
How do you choose the right one for your needs? Here are some things to look for when selecting medical applicators and swabsticks.
Prep Pads
You use prep (application) pads to disinfect and cleanse the skin before medical procedures or as part of wound care. There are two kinds of prep pads -- alcohol and povidone.
Alcohol Pads
Isopropyl alcohol prep pads contain a 70% alcohol solution that kills bacteria and germs on the skin to make it sanitary and safe for injections, insulin syringes, pen needles, and lancets. These pads also clean minor wounds, like scrapes, and cuts, to prevent infection. These can be use before applying bandages and dressings, too, as the alcohol evaporates rapidly, leaving the skin dry and ready.
Look for two-ply alcohol pads for added strength and tear resistance. Also, non-woven materials are softer on the skin. Most pads are individually wrapped for single use.
Povidone-Iodine Pads
On the other hand, povidone-iodine prep pads work well for disinfecting minor cuts, abrasions, blisters, and burns. These pads contain 10% povidone-iodine, an effective topical antiseptic that restricts germ activity longer than regular iodine solutions. When looking for povidone-iodine prep pads, find latex-free ones so they can be used on everyone, including people with latex allergies.
Cotton Balls
Cotton balls come in all shapes and sizes, depending on your specific needs. The medical use of cotton products is endless. In skin preparation alone, cotton wool, cotton in its softest and fluffiest form, helps clean skin, bathing wounds, and applying liquids and creams. 100% cotton balls are perfect for topical medications and antiseptics.
On the other hand, large cotton balls are for prepping a wound before bandaging because they retain their shape and are virtually lint-free. Find ones packed conveniently in poly bags and do not cling to each other for easier use.
Cotton Tip Swabsticks
Cotton tip swabsticks or applicators are used for spreading disinfectants like iodine and alcohol across areas of the skin. When looking for cotton tip swabsticks, choose ones with a wooded shaft for a firmer grip and improved control during application. It's also helpful to find individually wrapped swabsticks for hygiene and easier use. Some swabsticks even have printed rulers in the wrapper to easily measure the application site and calculate the solution needed.
Rayon Swab
Rayon is a synthetically spun fiber made from wood pulp. It is widely used for specimen collection. Rayon swabs are ideal for diagnostic specimen collection, DNA testing, wound treatment, medicine applications, and obstetrics and gynecological uses. These are the best choice for applications where cotton is not suitable.
When selecting a rayon swab, make sure its specifications meet the strict standards for specimen collection. Also, choose shafts free from natural rubber latex for those if you have latex sensitivities.