Henan Jianwei medical introduces the difference between medical cotton swab and common cotton swab

Difference between medical cotton swab and common cotton swab

We often use medical cotton swabs when we go to the hospital for infusion, injection or treatment. In addition to the special cotton swabs used in hospitals, we can also buy ordinary cotton swabs in supermarkets. What is the difference between these two kinds of cotton swabs? The following is a brief introduction:

1、 Different materials

Medical cotton swabs are made according to the requirements of pharmaceutical industry standards. It is generally made of medical absorbent cotton and natural birch. Ordinary cotton swabs sold in supermarkets generally use cotton or sponge as raw materials.

2、 Requirements and uses are not required

Compared with ordinary cotton swabs, medical cotton swabs have more strict requirements, must go through the disinfection process, and direct contact with the human body without stimulation or harm, good water absorption. Therefore, it is often used as an auxiliary for wound treatment. Ordinary cotton swabs are more for external use, so the requirements are lower and the cost is lower.

3、 Different storage conditions

In addition to the above two differences, their storage conditions are also different. Medical cotton swabs are generally sealed separately and need to be kept in a dry, well ventilated room without corrosive articles; ordinary cotton swabs should also be sealed to avoid contact with dust.