Cotton-Tipped Applicator

Description

Multigate Medical Products cotton-tipped applicators are single-use implements designed for controlled application and gentle cleansing tasks. They feature white cotton tips and are available in both sterile and non-sterile formats, with length options of 7.5 cm and 15 cm to suit different procedures. Variants are supplied with either flexible or wooden stems, allowing selection based on preferred handling characteristics. Specified non-sterile variants are available as Non–X-Ray Detectable (Non-XRD).

Key features and options

• Single-use cotton-tipped applicators (do not re-use)
• Sterility options: sterile and non-sterile
• Length options: 7.5 cm and 15 cm
• Stem material: flexible or wooden, depending on variant
• Colour: white
• Non–X-Ray Detectable available on specified non-sterile variants

Typical uses

• Wound cleaning and gentle debridement
• Applying antiseptics, ointments, or other medications
• Precise application tasks in clinical, outpatient, and procedural settings
• Use sterile variants where aseptic technique is required

Packaging and configurations

Non-sterile

• 7.5 cm: 2,000 pieces per inner; 12 inners per carton; 24,000 pieces per carton
• 15 cm, Non-XRD: 100 pieces per inner; 250 inners per carton; 25,000 pieces per carton

Sterile

• 7.5 cm: 5 applicators per sterile pack; 100 packs per box; 500 applicators per box
• 15 cm: 2 applicators per sterile pack; 100 packs per box; 200 applicators per box

Use guidance

• Single-use only; do not re-sterilise or reuse. Dispose of after use according to local protocols.
• Select length and stem type based on access requirements and desired control or flexibility.
• Choose sterile variants for procedures requiring asepsis. Non-XRD variants are not radiographically detectable; ensure procedural accounting where required.

Inclusion in procedural packs

Also supplied within Multigate procedural packs. For example, the Eye Dressing Pack includes 4 × 7.5 cm single-ended cotton tips on wooden sticks; pack supplied sterile; single-use.

Classification

Sponges, Swabs & Gauze > Non-X-Ray Detectable (applies to Non-XRD variants).