MW108 DRYSWAB™ Standard Tip Wooden Shaft

CYTOTAK™ Sampling Brush Bulk Non-sterile

DRYSWAB™ Range

MWE have been manufacturing DRYSWAB® for over 70 years. These are the fundamental tools used to collect specimens or samples for analysis, or simply to transfer materials during a diagnostic procedure.

Traditionally, the bud on the swab has consisted of a spun fibre such as cotton, rayon, polyester or calcium alginate wound round the end of the shaft which would be wood, plastic or wire. In recent years, novel bud materials have been introduced, such as soft cellular polyurethane foam, or flocked fibres which can give improved uptake and release of specimens. Medical Wire have extensive ranges of swabs utilising either spun fibres, cellular foam, or multifilament flock fibres, with something suitable for many applications.

MWE’s DRYSWAB™ range of products are now manufactured in the only fully automated state-of-the-art facility without any human handling.

This means it reduces the possibility of any microbial or nucleic acid contamination.

All our DRYSWAB™ are CE marked and CLSI-M40-A2 compliant. They are also FDA approved. MWE DRYSWAB™ are known worldwide for their excellent quality and ability to absorb and release microorganisms effectively for diagnostics.

Product Categories: Clinical Environmental Food & Pharma Forensic Obs & Gynae Research Swab Range Veterinary

Industry Categories: Clinical Environmental Food & Pharma Forensic Industries Obs & Gynae Research Veterinary

Recommended applications

Clinical microbiology, Veterinary, Genetics, Environmental Sampling, Forensic

Bud Types

Rayon: Rayon, also known as Viscose, is a processed form of cellulose and has been found to be particularly suitable for the recovery of microorganisms. The texture is similar to that of cotton, but it has none of the fatty acids or other substances that can be inhibitory to fastidious bacteria. It has also been shown to be compatible with many molecular based diagnostic tests. Rayon buds are used on most of our transport swabs.

Polyester: Polyester (often referred to as Dacron) is a completely synthetic material. It is frequently specified for use in particular molecular tests, as the non-biological nature ensures no interference or reactions.

Foam: This soft sponge-like material has a regular cellular matrix. Uptake of microorganisms and other sample materials can be easily acquired from the area that’s being sampled. The structure of this swab bud allows for complete absorption & release of sample into transport media or reagents.

Flock: With our superior quality flock swabs, the bud is formed by a layer of tiny multifilament polyester fibres of varying lengths, increasing the effective surface area of the swab. For the flock range please go to the Superior quality flock page.

Product Codes - Swab in Peel Pouch

Peel Pouch: Individual or multiple swabs are packed sterile and ready to use within an easy open tamper evident peel pouch. These are especially suitable where the specimen is to be tested immediately or transferred to another transport container, perhaps as part of a test kit. Each peel pouch has product and batch details printed for reference and traceability.

Product Code	Description	Bud Type	Shaft Type	Flexibility	Breakpoint	Pack Size	Expiry (Months)
325001	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - Peel Pouch	Foam	Plastic	No	79mm	100	60
325003	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Plastic Rayon Swab Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - Peel Pouch	Rayon	Plastic	No	79mm	100	60
325004	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Plastic Polyester Swab Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - Peel Pouch	Polyester	Plastic	No	79mm	100	60
MW108	DRYSWAB™ - 145mm Standard Wood Swab - Peel Pouch 1250 x 1	Cotton	Wood	No	No	1250	60
MW108/2	DRYSWAB™ - 145mm Standard Wood Swab - Peel Pouch 600 x 2 Swab	Cotton	Wood	No	No	600	60
MW108/5	DRYSWAB™ - 145mm Standard Wood Swab - Peel Pouch 500 x 5 Swab	Cotton	Wood	No	No	500	60
MW108/10	DRYSWAB™ - 145mm Standard Wood Swab - Resealable Plastic Bag 300 x 10 Swab	Cotton	Wood	No	No	300	60
MW108/20	DRYSWAB™ - 145mm Standard Wood Swab - Resealable Plastic Bag 100 x 20 Swab	Cotton	Wood	No	No	100	60
MW010	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Plastic Rayon Swab - 78mm Breakpoint - Peel Pouch	Rayon	Plastic	No	78mm	1250	60
MW012	DRYSWAB™ - 150 mm Plastic Polyester 79mm BP - Peel Pouch	Polyester	Plastic	No	79mm	1250	60
MW013	DRYSWAB™ - Green Standard Plastic Foam Swab - 70mm Breakpoint - Peel Pouch	Foam	Plastic	No	70mm	50	60
MW015	DRYSWAB™ - 150mm Plastic Rayon Printed 79mm Breakpoint - Peel Pouch	Rayon	Plastic	No	79mm	1250	60
MW112	DRYSWAB™ - 147 mm Standard Plastic Rayon - Peel Pouch 1250 x 1	Rayon	Plastic	No	No	1250	60
MW112/2	DRYSWAB™ - 147mm Standard Plastic Rayon - Peel Pouch 600 x 2 Swab	Rayon	Plastic	No	No	600	60
MW112D	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Plastic Polyester - Peel Pouch 1250 x 1	Polyester	Plastic	No	No	1250	60
MW112/2D	DRYSWAB™ - 147mm Standard Plastic Polyester - Peel Pouch 600 x 2 Swab	Polyester	Plastic	No	No	600	60
MW112BP	DRYSWAB™ - 145mm Standard Plastic Rayon 29mm BP - Peel Pouch 1250 x 1	Rayon	Plastic	No	29mm	1250	60
MW113	DRYSWAB™ - Fine Tip Plastic Swab - Rayon Bub - Peel Pouch	Rayon	Plastic	Yes	No	1250	60
MW123	EQUINE SWAB - Plastic	Rayon	Plastic	Yes	No	100	60
MW147	CYTOTAK™ - Cytology Sampling Brush - Plastic - Peel Pouch	Brush	Plastic	No	No	125	60
MW151	DRYSWAB™ - ENT Straight Aluminium Wire - Rayon - Peel Pouch	Rayon	Straight Wire	No	No	1250	60
MW151D	DRYSWAB™ - ENT Straight Aluminium Wire - Polyester -Peel Pouch	Polyester	Straight Wire	No	No	1250	60
MW155	DRYSWAB™ - Ultrafine Flexible Twisted Wire - Rayon - Peel Pouch	Rayon	Twisted Wire	Yes	No	1250	60
MW940	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Polyurethane Foam Swab - Plastic Shaft - Peel Pouch	Foam	Plastic	No	No	1250	60
MW940/79	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Polyurethane Foam Swab - Plastic Shaft 79mm Breakpoint - Peel Pouch	Foam	Plastic	No	79mm	1250	60
MW943	DRYSWAB™ - ENT Foam 78mm Printed Breakpoint - Peel Pouch 1250 x 1	Foam	Plastic	Yes	85cm	1250	60

Product Codes - Swabs with Labelled Tubes

DRYSWAB™ in Labelled Tubes: Each swab comes self–contained and ready to use with its own tube for easy transport to the laboratory.
The swab is mounted in the tube plug which serves as a convenient holder so there is no need for direct handling of the swab. Each tube and cap assembly is sealed with a tamper evident label for assurance of sterility and which includes the batch details for traceability. The caps are colour coded according to the type of swab.

Product Code	Description	Bud Type	Shaft Type	Flexibility	Breakpoint	Pack Size	Expiry (Months)
MW100	DRYSWAB™ - Fine Tip Flexible Plastic Rayon - Labelled Tube	Rayon	Plastic	Yes	No	400	60
MW1028	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Plastic Rayon - Labelled Tube	Rayon	Plastic	No	No	800	60
MW1028D	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Plastic Polyester - Labelled Tube	Polyester	Plastic	No	No	800	60
MW1048	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Wood Swab - Labelled Tube	Cotton	Wood	No	No	800	60
MW1048J	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Wood - Extra Large Jumbo Tip Swab - Labelled Tube	Cotton	Wood	No	No	800	60
MW124	DRYSWAB™ - Laryngeal Swab Large Animal - Plastic - Rayon	Rayon	Plastic	Yes	No	100	60
MW126	DRYSWAB™ - Naso Brush Swab - Tubed - Large Animal	Brush	Twisted Wire	Yes	No	100	60
MW128	DRYSWAB™ - Laryngeal Swab - Long Aluminium Wire + Plastic Sleeve - Rayon - Large Animal	Rayon	Straight Wire	Yes	No	100	60
MW142	DRYSWAB™ - ENT Straight Aluminium Wire - Rayon - Labelled Tube	Rayon	Straight Wire	No	No	400	60
MW148	CYTOTAK™ - Cytology Sampling Brush - Plastic - Labelled Tube	Brush	Plastic	No	No	100	60
MW160	DRYSWAB™ - Ultrafine Flexible Twisted Wire - Rayon - Labelled Tube	Rayon	Twisted Wire	Yes	No	400	60
MW941	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Polyurethane Foam Swab -Plastic Shaft - Labelled Tube	Foam	Plastic	No	No	400	60
MW946	DRYSWAB™ - ENT Foam Swab - Labelled tube	Foam	Plastic	Yes	78cm	400	60

Product Codes - Bulk Packed

Product Code	Description	Bud Type	Shaft Type	Flexibility	Breakpoint	Pack Size	Expiry (Months)
MW116	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Wood Swab Applicator - Non Sterile - Bulk 100 Paper Bag	Cotton	Wood	No	No	5000	60
MW116S	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Wood Swab Applicator - Sterile - Bulk 100 Paper Bag	Cotton	Wood	No	No	5000	60
MW118	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Plastic Rayon Swab Applicator - Non Sterile - Bulk 100 Paper Bag	Rayon	Plastic	No	No	5000	60
MW118S	DRYSWAB™ - Standard Plastic Rayon Swab Applicator - Sterile - Bulk 100 Paper Bag	Rayon	Plastic	No	No	5000	60
MW121	DRYSWAB™ - Fine Tip Flexible Plastic Rayon Swab - Sterile - Bulk 100 Plastic Bag	Rayon	Plastic	Yes	No	1000	60
MW131	DRYSWAB™ - ENT Straight Aluminium Wire - Rayon - Bulk (10x100) Paper Bag	Rayon	Straight Wire	No	No	1000	60
MW146	CYTOTAK™ - Cytology Sampling Brush - Plastic - Bulk 100 Swab Pk - Non-Sterile	Brush	Plastic	No	No	100	60
MWWSTICKS	WOOD STICKS - Wood Stick 150mm - 5000Pk (10 bags x 500)		Wood	No	No	5000	60