Difference between medical cotton swab and general cotton swab

When we usually go to the hospital for infusion, injection or treatment, we often use medical swabs. In addition to the special swabs used in hospitals, we can also buy General swabs in supermarkets. What's the difference between these two kinds of swabs? Here is a brief introduction:

1、 Different materials
Medical Cotton Swabs are made according to the national and pharmaceutical industry standards. It is generally made of medical absorbent cotton and natural birch. The general cotton swabs sold in supermarkets generally use cotton or sponge as the production material.
2、 Different requirements and uses

Compared with the general Cotton Swab, the requirements of medical cotton swab are more strict. It must go through the disinfection process, and has no impact on or damage to the human body in direct contact. It has excellent water absorption. Therefore, it is often used as an adjunct to wound treatment. And the general cotton swab more as external use, so the requirements are lower, the cost is also low.

3、 Different storage conditions
In addition to the above two differences, their storage conditions are also different. Medical swabs are generally sealed by themselves, and need to be kept in a dry, well ventilated room without corrosive materials; And the general swab should also try to avoid contact with dust, sealed storage.