Wipes and Swabs
Hospitals See Surge of Superbug-Fighting Products
April 29, 2013 9:24 am | by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsThey sweep. They swab. They sterilize. And still the germs persist. In U.S. hospitals, an estimated 1 in 20 patients pick up infections they didn't have when they arrived, some caused by dangerous 'superbugs' that are hard to treat. The rise of these superbugs, along with increased pressure from the government and insurers, is driving hospitals to try all sorts of new approaches to stop their spread.
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SMD Components, PCB Boards, and Solder Training Kits
January 10, 2013 10:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsPractical Components and its sister company Practical Tools will showcase its latest tools and technology in booth #1856 at the upcoming Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Exposition...
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Foam Swab for Precise Cleaning
May 8, 2009 4:58 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsThis economical precision swab (Part # 18044) is offered to resolve equipment cleaning needs. The 3.6 mm head is ultrasonically welded onto a polypropylene handle for adhesive-free processing.
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Optical Wipe
November 13, 2007 6:41 am | The Wiper Connection | Product Releases | CommentsThis white optical wipe is a non-woven material that features the softness and absorbency of cloth, but is tear-resistant and totally lint-free. Ideally suited for cleaning and polishing precision optical substrates, this wipe feels like cloth and will not scratch.
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Swab
August 10, 2007 5:11 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsThe 6-in. long, single-use cotton tipped applicator is ideal for collecting contamination–free samples and specimens. The polypropylene vented cap slides down the wood shaft allowing easy sampling, then slides back to cover the swab head with a snap-on cap.
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Swab Applicator
March 12, 2007 1:24 pm | James Alexander Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsA large surface area applicator tip is available for the company’s plastic ampoule. The tip is a molded plastic component with a specially designed foam applicator adhered to the plastic.
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Tuckers
March 12, 2007 1:24 pm | Circle Packaging Machinery, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsServo driven tuckers and a "no homing" feature for more efficient operation have been added to the company’s line of towelette/pad/wipe machines. The tuckers allow for precise positioning and cross folding of towelettes and single fold pads.
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Wipe
August 8, 2006 12:51 pm | High-Tech Conversions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSynergy is a wipe that is tough, abrasion resistant, very absorbent, and virtually free of particle generation. It is comprised of a synergistic blend of virgin polypropylene and cellulose that is layered and ultrasonically bonded into a uniform, super-tough layered fabric.
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Wipers
August 31, 2005 12:21 pm | Product Releases | CommentsKimTech Pure Wipers have been specifically designed for ISO Class 4 and higher cleanrooms. Made of 100 percent polypropylene, they can be autoclaved and EtO sterilized.
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Wipes
February 28, 2005 8:46 am | High-Tech Conversions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsVISION 1 wipes consist of premium quality virgin polyester fibers that are knitted on state-of-the art equipment especially for use in cleanrooms. This fabric undergoes a multitude of processes including cleaning, scouring, cutting, and a special proprietary cleaning process.
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Swabs (987)
August 4, 2004 8:16 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsThese lightweight, yet durable swabs help reduce and dissipate static electricity while attracting dirt and dust. Lint-free and non-abrasive, these swabs are gentle enough for even the most delicate surfaces.
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Anti-Static Swabs
April 1, 2004 11:39 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsTwo swabs are produced with anti-static foam tips, ideal for precision cleaning in industrial, medical, or clean room environments. These lightweight, yet durable, swabs help reduce and dissipate static electricity while attracting dirt and dust.
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