Medical Swabs Sterile - Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies

Medline

SKU: MDS202095-PS6

Medline Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Plastic Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PCB

Puritan Cary-Blair Transport Medium, 50/box

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-3318-U

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Micro Ultrafine Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3606-U-BT-Case

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Swab with Transport Tube, Elongated Tip, Breakpoint 30mm, 500/case

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-705-CASE

Puritan Sterile Wood Tongue Depressor, 6 in. x 3/4 in., 1000/case

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-3406-H

Sterile HydraFlock Flocked Swab, Large Tip

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-1PC-BT

Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, Transport Tube

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-2PR-TT-Case

Puritan Sterile Double Rayon Swabs, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft, Transport Tube, 720/case

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PUT-300-case

Puritan 3 ml Universal Transport Medium, 300/case

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$549.99
Medline

SKU: MDS202085-16IN

Medline Jumbo Tip Rayon Proctoscopic Swab, 16 in., Plastic Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-1406PF

Puritan Sterile Foam Swab, Small Tip, 6 in., Acetal Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-3317-H

Sterile HydraFlock Flocked Swab, Ultrafine Tip, 100/box

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$32.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3306-UB

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in. Polystyrene Shaft, 1000/case

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$409.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-803-2PC-Case

Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, 3 in. Poly Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P704-BRIGHTWOOD

Puritan Wood Tongue Depressor, 6 x 11/16 in., 500/box

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-3317-U-BT

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Swab with Transport Tube, Ultrafine Tip, 500/case

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Dynarex

SKU: DYN4303-3INSTERILE

Dynarex Double Sterile Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 3", Wood shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3506-H-CASE

Sterile HydraFlock Swab, Elongated Tip, 500/case

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3319-H-Case

Sterile HydraFlock Flocked Swab, Ultrafine Tip, No BreakPoint, 500/case,

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$259.99
Medline

SKU: MDS202090-OBGYN

Medline Jumbo Tip Rayon OB/GYN Swab, 8 in., Plastic Shaft

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Medline

SKU: MDS202000-WS6

Medline Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-1PD-SOLID

Puritan Sterile Polyester Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in., Solid Polystyrene Shaft, 1000/case

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3206-H

Sterile HydraFlock Flocked Swab, Elongated Tip, 500/cs

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$269.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3318-H

Sterile HydraFlock Flocked Swab, Micro Ultrafine Tip, 500/case

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$249.99

Medical Swabs

What are medical swabs used for?

Medical swabs are used for collecting samples, medical testing, cleaning wounds, applying medication, and conducting forensic examinations.

What are medical swabs made from?

Medical swabs typically consist of a small wad of cotton on the end of a short rod made from wood, rolled paper, or plastic. The tip material varies depending on the intended application.

Are there different types of medical swabs?

Yes, medical swabs are designed for different purposes, including throat, nasal, wound care, specimen collection, and more. Depending on their specific use, they may vary in size, shape, and material. Cotton, polyester, foam, calcium alginate, and flocked are common materials.

What is a sterile medical swab?

A sterile medical swab is one that has been processed to eliminate all potential bacteria, viruses, or other microbes to avoid infection or contamination.

What makes a swab sterile?

Most sterile swabs undergo either ethylene oxide gas sterilization or gamma irradiation sterilization before they are sent to customers.

Ethylene oxide sterilization: Used for delicate instruments and devices that can't tolerate heat or moisture. Treated with ethylene oxide gas disrupts the DNA of any microorganisms living on them and stops the organisms from reproducing.
Gamma rays: A form of electromagnetic radiation. Rays pass through plastics and kill bacteria by breaking the bonds of bacterial DNA. Gamma radiation is very penetrating and is commonly used to sterilize disposable medical equipment.

Can I use regular swabs instead of medical swabs?

Regular cotton swabs aren't typically sterile or medical-grade and may not be suitable for medical procedures or sample collection. Always use medical swabs when necessary to ensure safety and accuracy.

Where can I buy medical swabs?

Swabs purchased from supermarkets and pharmacies generally don't meet medical standards. At Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies, choose from hundreds of medical swabs to suit your intended application. Top brands like Puritan, Medline, Dynarex, and more are featured at Harmony.