How to choose Medical cotton swab And valid period after opening:
1. When purchasing medical cotton swabs, you should first look at the product's package identification and product instructions. Medical cotton swabs are generally divided into two types, one is non sterile, The other is sterility. The instructions of medical cotton swabs or the package of finished products indicate whether they are sterile or non sterile.
2. Sterilized medical cotton swabs can be used directly, while non sterile medical cotton swabs must be sterilized before use.
3. For medical cotton swabs with aseptic packaging, the aseptic validity period, ex factory date or production batch number, package Instructions or marks for damage, one-time use instructions or marks for re use are prohibited. If the package is found damaged or expired, Then it is no longer available for purchase or use.
4. The purchase of medical cotton swabs also depends on the appearance of the product. The cotton head of the medical cotton swab should be soft, odorless, tasteless, white in color, and free of For other fibers and processing materials, bamboo sticks should be clean and hard
Valid period of medical cotton swab after opening
Medical cotton swabs are generally in direct contact with patients' wounds, and they have high requirements on sterilization. In addition, it is aimed at making cotton swabs Raw materials of degreased cotton must meet the requirements of standards and industry standards. And the bar The quality requirements, whether plastic rods, paper rods or wood rods, shall meet the specified requirements and be able to withstand certain external forces without occurrence Deformation or breaking. The correct use method of medical cotton swabs is to open the bag and use it. The wound can be treated directly. But beware The cotton swab shall be stored in a room with relative humidity not more than 80%, no corrosive gas and good ventilation to avoid high temperature. Generally speaking, medical cotton swabs are valid for two years. How long it can be used after opening depends on the shelf life, At the same time, the storage should be scientific and correct so that it can be used longer.
