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December 24, 2021

Can ordinary cotton swabs treat wounds?

Cotton Swab is a kind of medical and health care product that is often used in our life. Some of the common cotton swabs in our life are Medical Cotton Swabs and some ordinary cotton swabs. Can ordinary cotton swabs treat wounds? What is the difference between medical cotton swab and disinfection cotton swab? have a look.

Disposable cotton swab

Can ordinary cotton swabs treat wounds?
No
Cleaning the wound with an ordinary cotton swab is certainly not feasible, and it is a very dangerous behavior. Because ordinary cotton swabs can not meet the corresponding disinfection requirements, they can not be used for wounds. If an ordinary cotton swab is used to clean the wound without the disinfection equipment and conditions of the hospital, it is very likely that the wound will be infected and cannot be cured.
Difference between medical cotton swab and disinfection cotton swab
The medical cotton swab is made of medical absorbent cotton and natural birch. It can be used in medical and health units and family health care, patient skin disinfection, wound treatment, medication, etc. The utility model is characterized by non toxicity, no irritation, good water absorption and convenient use. The method of use is to open the bag. The wound can be treated directly.
Medical cotton swabs are sterile products, so generally speaking, there is no obvious difference between medical cotton swabs and disinfection cotton swabs.
Attention must be paid to:
1. In case of rupture and air leakage, it can be used after re sterilization.
2. This product has been eliminated by ethylene oxide. It is disposable and should be destroyed after use.

3. Avoid high temperature, humidity and direct sunlight.

Disposable Medical Cotton Swab

What are the raw materials of medical cotton swabs?
1. Absorbent cotton
The quality of absorbent cotton used to make cotton balls must meet the requirements of YY0330-2002, hold the medical device registration certificate, and the factory inspection conclusion is qualified;
2. Bar
A) The surface of wooden stick and bamboo stick shall be flat without damage, stain and foreign matter.
b) The surface of plastic rod and paper rod shall be smooth without burr, stain and foreign matter.
Difference between medical cotton swab and ordinary cotton swab
1. Different materials
Medical cotton swab: there are very strict requirements when making. It is generally made of medical absorbent cotton and natural birch. They must be made in accordance with * * standards and medical industry standards. Those that do not meet the standards shall not be listed;
Ordinary cotton swab: generally made of ordinary cotton, sponge head or cloth head.
2. Same purpose
Medical cotton swab: mainly used for wound treatment. The product requires disinfection, no irritation to human body, skin or body, and strong water absorption;
Ordinary cotton swab: it has a wide range of uses and low production cost, but it can not be used to treat wounds.
3. Different levels
Medical cotton swabs: because medical cotton swabs are basically used to treat wounds, they have high requirements for product quality. The product must be sterilized and can only be used after being disassembled;
Ordinary cotton swab: generally conductive products.
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