2,634 devices · GMDN 33722
General-purpose absorbent tip applicators, or swabs, are handheld tools with a stick and single- or double-ended absorbent tip designed for cleaning wounds, applying substances, or collecting specimens from superficial body areas. They are versatile for use in healthcare settings or at home, serving tasks like wound care, specimen collection, or topical application of treatments.
These devices are typically single-use and regulated as medical tools without a fixed classification across all regions. They may be supplied sterile or non-sterile, depending on their intended use, and are often categorized under general surgical or diagnostic accessories in regulatory frameworks.
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