What is the difference between a medical q-tip and a regular q-tip?

First, different materials

Medical sponge swab need to be made in accordance with national standards and pharmaceutical industry standards. Medical sponge swab are generally made of medical absorbent cotton and natural birch, which have high quality requirements. They must be sterilized and ready to use when opened.

Common sponge swab are usually made of cotton or sponge and are generally non-sterile products.

Two, different uses

Medical sponge swab must be disinfected, no irritation in contact with the human body, good water absorption, mainly used for disinfection, wound treatment.

Ordinary sponge swab are versatile, less demanding and cheaper to make, but they should not be used to treat wounds.

Three, different storage conditions

Medical sponge swab must be kept in a dry, well-ventilated, non-corrosive room with a high temperature and a relative humidity of no more than 80%.

Ordinary sponge swab basically no requirements, as long as it is dustproof and waterproof, of course, also try to avoid contact with dust, sealed storage.

Four, the limitation of use

Medical sponge swab have a shelf life of two years, but once sterilized, they should not be used for more than 24 hours, after which even sterile sponge swab are considered "germy."

Ordinary sponge swab should only be used for non-aseptic operations, and should not be directly touched with the wound. As long as they are well stored, ventilated and dry, they can prolong their aging.