Special Features:

Tip type: any acceptable; material and location: polyurethane foam plastic tipped end; immediate container type: bag; exwipe no.: tx 700b swabs; description: high sorbency series, foam-covered cotton bud; tip diameter: 1/2 in.; head type: foam-covered cotton; handle length: 5 in.; handle material: wood; product does not contain precious metal

Properties:

A slender rod of wood, plastic, compressed paper and the like. It is used for applying medication to the nose, throat, or other cavities, or for cleansing by swabbing. It may be plain, or have a tip of absorbent material at one or both ends. For nondisposable applicators, see applicator (as modified).