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Cotton Tip Applicator 6" Non-Sterile Bx/100

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The Cotton Tip Applicators 6 inch deliver precise non-sterile clinical application through absorbent 100% cotton tips on wooden shafts for cleaning wounds, applying medications, and swabbing in clinical first aid and general care settings.

    • Why Extended-Length Cotton Applicator Technology?

      Short consumer-grade cotton swabs lack sufficient length for reaching clinical wound areas, provide inadequate precision control for periwound cleaning around delicate tissues, offer limited absorbency for medication application or exudate removal, and fail to maintain sanitary distance between clinician hands and contaminated wound sites—particularly problematic for wound cleaning requiring access without direct hand contact, precise antiseptic application to specific tissue areas, cavity or fistula cleaning demanding extended reach, and any clinical scenario where maintaining hand-to-wound separation reduces cross-contamination risk. Extended-length cotton applicator technology revolutionizes precise clinical care through 6-inch shaft providing reach and control for accessing difficult areas while maintaining sanitary working distance, soft absorbent 100% cotton tip enabling gentle tissue contact for fragile periwound skin or mucous membranes, wooden shaft rigidity offering precise directional control during application procedures, and single-use disposable format preventing cross-contamination between patients or treatment sites. The non-sterile bulk packaging provides cost-effective supply for general care tasks not requiring sterile technique—wound perimeter cleaning, topical medication application to intact skin, specimen collection, and routine clinical procedures where external surface contact does not demand sterility. One hundred-applicator box quantity ensures adequate supply for high-volume clinical departments, examination rooms, first aid stations, and home healthcare use. For healthcare facilities performing routine wound care procedures, clinical examination rooms requiring precise medication application tools, first aid stations needing versatile cleaning implements, dental offices managing oral care procedures, and any general care environment where precise controlled application or cleaning must balance clinical effectiveness with economical supply costs, extended-length cotton applicator technology delivers superior reach, control precision, cost-effective bulk availability, and versatile clinical utility impossible with short consumer swabs or individually sterile-wrapped specialty applicators.

      Key Features

      • Extended 6-Inch Length: Provides reach and control for accessing wound areas while maintaining sanitary working distance
      • Soft Absorbent Cotton Tip: 100% cotton construction enables gentle contact with fragile tissues and efficient fluid absorption
      • Rigid Wooden Shaft: Provides precise directional control during application and cleaning procedures
      • Single-Use Disposable Format: Prevents cross-contamination between patients and treatment sites
      • Non-Sterile Bulk Packaging: Cost-effective format appropriate for general care tasks not requiring sterile technique
      • 100 Applicators per Box: Substantial supply for high-volume clinical and first aid applications
      • Versatile Multi-Purpose Use: Suitable for cleaning, medication application, swabbing, and specimen collection
      • Natural Materials: Cotton and wood construction without synthetic components
      • Precise Application Control: Length and rigidity enable targeted treatment of specific tissue areas
      • Economical Supply Depth: Bulk quantity reduces per-unit cost for routine procedures

      Benefits

      • Provides extended reach accessing wound areas and cavities without excessive hand proximity
      • Enables precise controlled application of medications, antiseptics, and topical treatments
      • Soft cotton tip prevents tissue trauma during gentle cleaning of fragile periwound areas
      • Single-use format ensures hygienic application preventing patient-to-patient contamination
      • Cost-effective bulk packaging appropriate for high-volume routine care procedures
      • 6-inch length maintains sanitary separation between clinician hands and wound sites
      • Absorbent cotton efficiently applies liquids or removes exudate from specific areas
      • Wooden shaft rigidity provides directional precision for detailed cleaning tasks

      Recommended Use

      Perfect for cleaning periwound skin during dressing changes, applying topical antiseptics to wound edges, removing dried exudate from wound margins, applying ointments and creams to specific tissue areas, swabbing oral mucosa or nasal passages, specimen collection for laboratory testing, cleaning around surgical incisions, removing debris from small wounds or lacerations, applying topical anesthetics before minor procedures, dental applications including oral examination and cleaning, first aid wound cleaning and preparation, examination room general cleaning tasks, and routine clinical procedures in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, dental practices, first aid stations, school health offices, and home healthcare settings. Particularly valuable for wound care requiring precise perimeter cleaning without direct hand contact, topical medication application demanding controlled placement, high-volume clinical departments needing cost-effective applicator supply, first aid stations performing routine cleaning procedures, and any general care scenario where precise controlled application must balance clinical effectiveness with economical bulk purchasing.

      Technical Specifications

      • Length: 6 inches (approximately 15 cm)
      • Tip Material: 100% absorbent cotton
      • Shaft Material: Wooden stick (rigid construction)
      • Sterility: Non-sterile (bulk packaged)
      • Quantity: 100 applicators per box
      • Construction: Cotton tip adhered to wooden shaft
      • Tip Shape: Rounded soft cotton swab
      • Color: Natural white cotton, natural wood shaft
      • Packaging: Bulk box (not individually wrapped)
      • Intended Use: External application, cleaning, swabbing (general care, not surgical)
      • Disposal: Single-use disposable
      • Latex Content: Latex-free (natural cotton and wood)
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