Swab
The swabs category includes sterile and non-sterile disposable swabs, alcohol and disinfectant-soaked swabs as well as sterile swabs and wound swabs in various designs. They are used to clean skin areas, stop bleeding, take samples and support diagnostic and therapeutic measures, thus contributing to hygiene, safety and efficient organization in everyday medical practice.
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Alkotip alcohol swabs 70% isopropyl alcohol, large 90 x 110 mm, 4-ply, individually packed 100 pieces
Sarstedt viscose swab tube PS rod 131 mm 100 pieces
Servoprax Zelltip cellulose swabs non-sterile value-added pack
Celltip swab box empty - cylindrical container with transparent lid
Servoprax cell tip swab dispenser plastic, removable cover
Swab
Areas of application and use cases
Swab are used in a variety of ways in everyday medical life: for wound cleaning, stopping bleeding, when changing dressings, for swabs, for local application of solutions and for gentle skin cleansing before injections. The products support hygienic work processes, minimize contamination risks and enable efficient processes for examinations, diagnostics and simple therapeutic measures.
Product types and material properties
The swab category includes various designs, including sterilized wound swabs made of cotton or fleece, gauze swabs in various sizes, swabs with long handles, non-sterile cleaning swabs and absorbent swabs with a fine-pored structure. Important properties are absorbency, freedom from lint, softness and sterility. Some swabs are specially made for spot use or large-area wound care.
- Sterile wound swabs (various sizes)
- Gauze and cotton swabs
- Swab with stem
- Absorbent disposable swabs
Quality, packaging and safety
Packaging units range from individual bags with sterile seals to large packs for everyday needs. Sterile swabs are individually packaged labeled to ensure process safety. Products with high absorbency and lint-free surfaces reduce rework and improve control when stopping bleeding or absorbing exudate.
Benefit in the workflow
Swabs help reduce cross-contamination and save time through easy handling and reliable suction. Special swabs are available for standardized examinations and diagnostic swabs, which enable safe sample collection. Gauze and wound swabs provide effective support for wound management and dressing changes.
Manufacturer and selection criteria
Products from manufacturers like Hartmann, B. Braun and Mölnlycke stand for tested quality, different materials and variants for specific requirements. The selection should take into account sterility requirements, material (cotton vs. non-woven), lint freedom and pack sizes.