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We're America's Swab Experts

Puritan Medical Products is an American family-owned company. We're known worldwide as the most trusted manufacturer of swabs and single-use specimen collection devices for healthcare, diagnostics, forensics, controlled environments and environmental sciences.
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1805-PF RECT - PurSwab 5’’ Rectangular Foam Swab w/Polypropylene Handle

PurSwab 5" Rectangular Foam Swab w/Polypropylene Handle

PurSwab 5" Rectangular Foam Swab w/Polypropylene Handle
1805-PF RECT
$325.00
1806-1PFB - PurSwab 6’’ Standard Foam Swab w/Polypropylene Handle Bulk and Individually Wrapped

PurSwab 6" Standard Foam Swab w/Polypropylene Handle

PurSwab 6" Standard Foam Swab w/Polypropylene Handle
1806-PF
$197.00
Puritan 6" Standard Cotton Swab w/Wooden Handle
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Puritan 6" Sterile Standard Cotton Swab w/Wooden Handle

Puritan 6" Sterile Standard Cotton Swab w/Wooden Handle
25-806 1WC
$124.00
Puritan 6’’ Sterile Standard Polyester Swab w/Polystyrene
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Puritan 6" Sterile Standard Polyester Swab w/Polystyrene Handle

Puritan 6" Sterile Standard Polyester Swab w/Polystyrene Handle
25-806 1PD
$144.00
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ISO 13485:2016

Quality management

FDA Registered

Medical devices

CE Mark

European conformity

MDSAP 703526

Single audit program

Health Canada MDL

Device licence

Made in Maine

Since 1919
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Product Materials Guide

Compare foam, polyester, flock, cotton, rayon and other materials to find the right product for your application. Explore material characteristics, benefits, and common use cases.

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Validation studies

Independent and in-house data going back to 2009, including head-to-head comparisons against competing collection devices.

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Upcoming Events

AMP 2026 Annual Meeting

Nov 10 - 14, 2026 / Seattle, WA   |   Booth 613

AAFS

Feb 17 - 19, 2027 / Rosen Shingle Creek Resort Orlando, Florida   |   Booth 105

ASM Microbe

Jun 22 - 25, 2027 / Chicago, IL   |   Booth 931

ADLM 2027 Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo

Jul 25 - 29, 2027 / McCormick Place Convention Center - Chicago, Illinois   |   Booth 822

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