Swabs & Compresses
Gauze compresses, cotton swabs and swabs.
Cellulose Swab 4×5 cm
Non-sterile cellulose swab made from highly bleached cellulose, folded in 12 layers for maximum absorbency. Versatile for wound cleaning, disinfection and general medical applications. Lint-free and skin-compatible – a basic consumable in every practice.
Gauze Compress 5×5 cm Sterile
Sterile 8-ply folded gauze compress made of cotton. For small wound care and swab work.
Cellulose Swab Non-Sterile
Non-sterile cellulose swabs for general cleaning and swab work. Highly absorbent and soft.
Cotton Swabs Medical Sterile
Sterile medical cotton swabs with wooden stick. Individually wrapped for hygienic sample collection and wound care.
Absorbent Compress 10×20 cm Sterile
Sterile absorbent compress with high absorption capacity for large-area wound care. Non-woven casing prevents sticking.
Swabs, gauze compresses and cotton buds are part of the basic kit in every treatment room. They are used to disinfect skin, clean and cover minor wounds and take samples, and GP surgeries, hospitals, care homes and ambulance services use them every day.
The range comprises five products: two non-sterile 4 × 5 cm cellulose swabs, a sterile 5 × 5 cm cotton gauze compress, sterile cotton buds with wooden sticks, and a sterile 10 × 20 cm absorbent compress with a cellulose core and non-woven cover. They differ in material, sterility, size and pack – from boxes of 25 absorbent compresses to bags of 1,000 cellulose swabs.
Typical applications
- Disinfecting skin before injections and blood draws with cellulose swabs
- Dabbing and covering minor wounds with the sterile 5 × 5 cm gauze compress
- Sample collection and targeted wound care with sterile cotton buds
- Dressing larger wound areas with the sterile absorbent compress
- General cleaning and swabbing tasks in practice and care settings
What to look for when buying
For disinfection and general swabbing, non-sterile cellulose swabs are normally sufficient. Here it pays to look at the pack: the 12-ply cellulose swab comes in bags of 1,000 with a minimum of 2,000, while the second cellulose swab comes in bags of 2 × 500 with a minimum of 1,000.
As soon as an item will touch an open wound, choose a sterile option. The 5 × 5 cm gauze compress is 8-ply and suits small wounds; the 10 × 20 cm absorbent compress, with its high absorbency, is intended for larger wound areas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between gauze and cellulose products?
Gauze compresses are made of woven cotton and are offered sterile here. Cellulose swabs are soft and absorbent and are offered non-sterile here for cleaning and disinfection tasks.
Are the cotton buds individually wrapped?
Yes. The sterile medical cotton buds with wooden sticks are individually wrapped and supplied in boxes of 100.