Aug 22, 2016
New Line of Enrichment and Transport Medias
Now offering four new prepared microbiology medias.
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May 19, 2016
New Applicator Stick for MALDI-TOF MS Systems
Now offering a new applicator stick to use with MALDI-TOF MS Systems.
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Jun 12, 2015
Puritan Introduces 12 New Product Offerings!
Puritan is excited to share our new products with you. As an industry innovator, we are always looking for opportunities to expand upon our high-quality product lines in response to the ever-changing needs of our diverse market.
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Apr 13, 2015
Puritan DM Stick Wound Measurement Device Features Improved Foam Tip!
Here at Puritan, we’re always striving to make our best-selling products even better. That’s why our best-selling Davis-Mangel Stick, better known as the Puritan® DM Stick, will now feature a foam tip that is longer than the original.
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Apr 13, 2015
A New Name for Our Best Selling Liquid Transport Systems
The popular combination of Puritan liquid Amies medium and HydraFlock® swabs which was formerly known as “Puritan Liquid Amies Transport System” for Aerobic & Fastidious Bacteria, will now be marketed under the new name, Opti-Swab™.
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Apr 13, 2015
Puritan Updates Labels to Comply with Unique Device Identification (UDI) System
In order to comply with the FDA’s new, mandatory packaging regulation called the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system, Puritan will be updating all packaging and labels with a code which will reflect certain criteria.
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Mar 12, 2013
Puritan Awarded U.S. Patent for PurFlock® Ultra Flocked Swab Collection Device
Puritan Medical Products, North America’s largest manufacturer of single-use medical products, announced today that it has received a new United States patent for its high-performance PurFlock® Ultra swab, marking the second collection device patent the company has been awarded for flocked swabs since December.
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Jul 25, 2012
Puritan Diagnostics (a NEW division of Puritan Medical Products)
Puritan responds to market needs with high-quality products. We are tuned into the diagnostic/healthcare world and work hand-in-hand with our customers. By helping you solve challenges, we stay on the leading edge of our industry — creating the best single-use products to assist in reliable specimen collection and accurate diagnoses.
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Jul 25, 2012
Preanalytic Collection and Transport Systems
Puritan’s Liquid Amies transport systems are designed for superior ease of use and performance in the collection and transport of bacteriological diagnostic specimens.
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Jul 25, 2012
Puritan UniTranz-RT™ Transport Systems (Universal Transport Medium)
Designed for superior ease of use and performance in the collection and transport of viral diagnostic specimens, our self-contained UTM transport systems deliver effective collection and release of samples.
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Sep 13, 2011
Puritan Launches New Environmental Sampling Kits
The new Puritan sampling kits - Enviromax®, EnviroMax Plus® and ESK Sampling Kit® - were designed in consultation with the food industry. The kits are being produced as complete surface-testing kits, in secure tubes and leak-proof caps that block gasification as well as liquid spills that help to ensure testing efficacy.
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Aug 01, 2011
Puritan Introduces New Patent Pending Flocked Swabs Technology
Puritan Medical Products Co, the leading manufacturer of specialty tip medical/diagnostic swabs and applicators in North America, has announced the introduction of a new line of high performance flocked products. The new Hydraflock™ and PurFlock™ Ultra swabs. Both products are patent pending in Europe, and have also been filed in China, Japan, Canada, Australia, and the United States.
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Jul 31, 2011
Puritan Medical Products Completes Expansion of New Microbiology Lab
Puritan Medical Products completes 2010 business plan with the addition of a new microbiology lab in Guilford, Maine. In June 2010 two experienced microbiologists were hired...
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Jun 01, 2011
A Contaminant-Free Cuticle Stick for Forensic Use
Every precaution has been taken to keep our new cuticle stick, product 2911, contaminant-free: It’s manufactured in a controlled environment to minimize contact during production.
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May 01, 2011
Puritan DNA-Contamination Tests Lowest in the Industry
Our collection of DNA-free and DNase/RNase-free sampling swabs have been tested by an independent lab. We purposely had this test done to the most stringent standards...
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Apr 13, 2011
Special Announcements about Puritan’s Anti-static Dissipative Foam, Flocked and Mini-Popule Swabs
Puritan is always launching new products, special services, and state-of-the art manufacturing techniques. Here we share innovative ways some of our customers use our products.
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Apr 12, 2011
Study Shows Puritan's Foam Swabs Provide Superior Influenza Detection
A recent study conducted by Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio has concluded that Puritan's foam swabs outperform flocked swabs for detecting influenza.
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Apr 11, 2011
Mini-Popule Maximizes DNA Recovery
As published in Forensic Magazine’s February/March 2008 issue, our new mini-popule (25-4660) boosts recovery of trace DNA with its foam head and 91% isopropanol solution inside its hollow shaft.
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Apr 10, 2011
Flocked Swabs Now Available from Puritan
Now available, we have specialty flock fibers and styles available (like the ones pictured above). We also have nylon flock-tipped swabs - great for collecting cell samples...
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Mar 31, 2011
New ESD Swabs for Use in Microelectronics and Critical Environments
For those of you interested in cleaning small, confined spaces in microelectronics or other critical environments, we’ve developed electro static dissipative swabs in five of our most popular, critical-environment styles.
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Apr 08, 2019
Puritan Medical and Hardwood Products Companies Recognized for 100 Years of Community Commitment
Puritan Medical Products, LLC, along with its sister company, Hardwood Products Co, LLC, recently received the Spirit of America Foundation Tribute Award from the town of Guilford, ME.
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Feb 05, 2019
From Toothpicks to Transport Systems and Collection Devices: Puritan Medical Products Celebrates 100
Puritan Medical Products, a Guilford, Maine-based global manufacturer of single-use products will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019.
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Nov 15, 2018
Puritan Wins 6 Year Battle to Correct Erroneous Copan Patent Title
Puritan Medical Products Co. collection devices, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office recently granted its petition to correct the title of Copan’s US Patent No. 8,114,027 B2.
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Sep 20, 2018
Puritan Set to Receive Two New U.S. Patents for their High-Performance Flocked Swabs
Puritan is set to receive two new U.S. patents for their high-performance flocked swabs.
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Jun 08, 2018
Puritan Rejects Competitor’s Patent Infringement Claim
Company confident that COPAN complaint is without merit and will vigorously defend its product rights.
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Feb 14, 2018
Puritan Forensic Products Certified to Meet Strict Global Environmental Standard
Puritan’s manufacture of forensics products conforms to ISO 18385:2016 standard, confirming customers’ confidence in company’s commitment to quality products
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May 23, 2017
Puritan Medical Products Receives Prestigious Innovation & Technology Award
In recognition for their cutting-edge technology and ability to adapt, Puritan recently received the People’s United Bank Innovation and Technology Award at the Maine Family Business Awards gala.
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Feb 01, 2017
CDC and Puritan Develop Reliable Norovirus Detection Solution
In partnership with the CDC, Puritan Medical Products, North America’s largest manufacturer of specimen collection devices, developed a custom swab that successfully collects and transports the human norovirus.
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Aug 18, 2016
Puritan Medical Products Releases New Line of Enrichment and Transport Media
Puritan Medical Products, North America’s largest manufacturer of specimen collection devices, is now a one-stop shop for all your transport media needs with the release of four new prepared microbiology medias.
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Jun 14, 2016
Puritan Welcomes New Director of Sales, Southeast Region
It is our pleasure to introduce you to the newly appointed Director of Sales for our Southeast Territory, Mr. Mat Archambeault. Mat joined Puritan’s sales staff on May 2nd and assumes responsibility for this region as Elaine Seavey Maliff transitions to retirement.
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Jun 13, 2016
Puritan to Attend ASM's Annual Microbiology Event in Boston, MA
Puritan Medical Products, North America’s largest manufacturer of specimen collection devices, is thrilled to announce its attendance at the American Society for Microbiology’s ASM/Microbe 2016 annual event.
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Mar 09, 2016
Puritan Solidifies Its Position in Flocked Swab Technology with Two New US Patents
Another win for Puritan Medical Products – New US HydraFlock and PurFlock Ultra Patents sets American manufacturer apart from overseas competitor.
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Feb 25, 2016
Puritan Medical Products Launches New Liquid and Agar Gel Collection Line: Opti-Tranz
New system pairs innovative flocked swab technology with traditional liquid and semi-solid mediums.
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Feb 19, 2016
Puritan Medical Products to Attend 68th Annual American Academy of Forensic Sciences Meeting
Puritan to be amongst the180 exhibitors to showcase their line of crime scene and DNA specimen collection tools to forensic professionals at annual forensic sciences meeting.
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Nov 18, 2015
Puritan Receives Patents for HydraFlock® and PurFlock Ultra® Swabs in China
Puritan is pleased to announce two new Chinese patents for the HydraFlock® and PurFlock Ultra® high-performance flocked swabs.
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Oct 21, 2015
Puritan Further Vindicated as Copan Loses Again in German Patent Proceedings
Puritan is pleased to announce that the German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO) has handed Puritan and its customers a win in cancellation proceedings initiated on Puritan’s behalf against Copan’s utility model DE 20 2004 021 932 U1 (DE’932).
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Jul 24, 2015
IAFP 2015 Annual Meeting: Visit Us at Booth #729
We’re thrilled to attend at the IAFP 2015 Annual Meeting in Portland Oregon, from July 25th-28th.
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Jul 24, 2015
AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo: Visit Puritan at Booth #4621
We’re excited to be attending the AACC Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in Atlanta Georgia July 26-30 once again!
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Jun 16, 2015
Update: Decision of the European Patent Office on Copan’s Patent EP 1 608 268 B1
Final decision on the scope of Copan’s European Patent EP 1 608 268 B1 by European Patent Office – Narrowed down scope of EP’268 confirmed by the EPO!
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Jun 03, 2015
Puritan Welcomes New Director of Sales, West Coast
It is our pleasure to introduce you to the newly appointed Director of Sales for our Western Territory, Ms. Anusha Gandhi.
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May 21, 2015
Puritan Medical Products Company to Attend Annual Microbiology Meeting
Puritan Medical Products, known worldwide as the expert in swab and single-use product manufacturing is thrilled to announce, they will be attending the 115th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
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May 20, 2015
Maine Swab Company Celebrates 96 Years of American-Made Products
Puritan Medical Products, a single-use US swab manufacturer specializing in the medical, diagnostic, environmental, and forensics industries celebrates 96 years of producing their extensive line of products at their Guilford, Maine facility.
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Mar 19, 2015
Puritan Top-Selling Transport System Rebranded as Opti-Swab™
It was announced today that Puritan's popular liquid Amies medium and HydraFlock® swab will now be marketed under the new brand name Opti-Swab™. The popular combination of superior proprietary patented flocked fiber design with optimized liquid Amies medium warrant the new Opti-Swab™ name.
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Jan 28, 2015
Puritan Welcomes New Director of Sales, Midwest Region
It is our pleasure to introduce you to the newly appointed Director of Sales for our Midwest Territory, Ms. Megan Templet.
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Jul 29, 2014
IAFP 2014: Sample Puritan’s Food Safety Testing Swabs at Booth 519
Puritan Medical Products will be featuring samples and demos of our food safety testing swabs at booth 519 at IAFP 2014 August 3-6.
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Jul 22, 2014
Visit Puritan at AACC 2014 for Flocked Swab Samples: Booth 1957
We’re looking forward to attending the 2014 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago July 27-31. Presented by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), the annual meeting is the world’s largest gathering for laboratory medicine.
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Jul 08, 2014
Freedom to Operate for Puritan: Irrevocable Withdrawal of Inspection Proceedings by Copan
Copan’s attack was blown away by the District Court Du?sseldorf. At an oral hearing on June 24, 2014 (case no. 4b 176/12), the Court made clear that Puritan’s HydraFlock® and PurFlock Ultra® flocked swab products are flocked differently and do not have Copan’s claimed fiber arrangement.
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May 28, 2014
We’re Taking the Flocked Swab Rev-Elution to APHL 2014
Puritan Medical Products in bringing our Flocked Swab Rev-Elution to Little Rock June 1-4 for APHL 2014. Stop by booth #319!
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Apr 24, 2014
Find Puritan at Booth #424 at CVS 2014 for Flocked Swab Samples & More
We’re looking forward to heading to Daytona Beach April 27-30 for the Annual Clinical Virology Symposium (CVS). Stop by booth #424 to say hi!
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Apr 11, 2014
asm2014: Find Us at Booth #640 to Join the Puritan Rev-Elution
Stop by booth #640 at asm2014 to join the rev-elution. We're offering flocked swab samples, demos of our most popular products, and more.
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Mar 31, 2014
Puritan Distributors: Stop by Booth #52 at CACMID 2014 to Demo Your New Favorite Sales Tool
In addition to our patented flocked swabs, and popular specimen collection devices, this year we’ll be demonstrating our new iPad microsite. Built especially for Puritan distributors, our brand new microsite was designed for distributors on-the-go and works as an interactive iPad presentation.
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Feb 12, 2014
Puritan to Attend First Coast Infectious Disease & Clinical Microbiology Symposium
Join Puritan Medical Products at the First Coast Infectious Disease & Clinical Microbiology Symposium in Jacksonville, Florida Feb. 14-15.
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Jan 10, 2014
Puritan to Attend 2014 VWR Americas Sales Conference in Orlando
Come warm up in sunny Orlando at the 014 VWR Americas Sales Conference from January 12-15. Don’t forget to stop by booth #607 to say hi!
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Jan 07, 2014
Puritan Awarded Two New Flocked Swab Patents in Japan
Puritan Medical Products has now been awarded ten total patents worldwide for swab devices and proprietary production methodology.
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Nov 19, 2013
Puritan Flocked Swabs Earn New Australian Patents
Puritan Medical Products has just been awarded two new Australian patents for our HydraFlock® and PurFlock Ultra® flocked swabs.
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Nov 14, 2013
Puritan to Attend MEDICA 2013 in Dusseldorf, Germany!
This November, we’re taking it to Germany for the world’s largest medical trade fair, MEDICA. Will we see you there?
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Nov 01, 2013
Meet the Puritan Team at the 2013 SEACM Annual Meeting
Catch up with Puritan at the 2013 SouthEastern Association for Clinical Microbiology (SEACM) Annual Meeting November 7 - 9 at the Greenville Embassy Suites Golf Resort and Conference Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Oct 22, 2013
Puritan Universal Transport Systems Get Rebrand: UniTranz-RT™
To reflect its superior quality, we’ve rebranded our universal transport system. Look for the UniTranz-RT™ label this 2013-2014 flu season!
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Oct 20, 2013
See Our Flocked Swabs at the 2013 Annual ASM Region One Meeting
Stop by our booth at the 2013 Annual ASM Region One Meeting at UConn this October for samples & demos of our flocked swabs & media transport systems.
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Oct 09, 2013
Study Shows Puritan Flocked Swab is Most Efficient on the Market - HydraFlock®
A recent study shows Puritan’s HydraFlock® flocked swab is the most efficient for absorbing & releasing viable cells for lab research and diagnosis. Read about the study here.
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Oct 08, 2013
Visit Puritan at Booth #50 the 2013 Northeast Laboratory Conference
Visit Puritan at booth #50 at the 2013 Northeast Laboratory Conference in Portland, ME October 15 - 17. We look forward to networking with you!
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Oct 07, 2013
Visit Puritan at the 2013 AHRMM Fall Educational Meeting & Vendor Fair
Catch up with us this Oct 10 at the AHRMM Fall Educational Meeting & Vendor Fair in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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Sep 19, 2013
Visit Puritan at Booth #417 at HIDA 2013 in Washington, DC
Visit Puritan at booth #417 at the 2013 HIDA: Streamlining Healthcare Conference from September 24 - 26 in Washington, DC. We look forward to networking with you!
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Aug 27, 2013
Puritan's Liquid Amies, UniTranz-RT™ Transport Systems on Tap for SWACM in Dallas!
Don’t miss Puritan’s liquid amies and UniTranz-RT™ transport systems at SWACM 2013 in Dallas, Sept 5 - 6. Visit us at booth #10 for demos and samples!
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Aug 18, 2013
See Puritan's Flocked Swabs at Cardinal's Annual Meeting!
Puritan's flocked swabs will be showcased at the 2013 Cardinal Health Medical National Sales Meeting in Columbus, Ohio August 27 - 28. Stop by Booth #604 to say Hi!
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Jul 26, 2013
Catch up With Puritan at Booth #4554 at the 2013 AACC Annual Meeting
Puritan Medical Products will be in attendance at the 2013 AACC Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo July 30 - August 1 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. Stop by booth #4554 for samples & demos!
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Jul 22, 2013
Join Puritan at Exhibit #722 at the 2013 IAFP Annual Meeting
Puritan will be attending the 2013 International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting July 28 - 31 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stop by Stop by booth #722 for samples and demos!
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Jul 08, 2013
Puritan Awarded New Canadian Patent for PurFlock® Ultra Flocked Swab
Puritan Medical Products has been granted a new Canadian patent for its high-performance PurFlock® Ultra swab, marking the sixth specimen collection device patent Puritan has been awarded worldwide.
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Jun 12, 2013
Puritan Awarded New European Patents for PurFlock® Ultra and HydraFlock® Swabs
Puritan Medical Products has been granted two new European patents for its high-performance PurFlock® Ultra and HydraFlock® swabs, marking the fourth and fifth specimen collection device patents Puritan has been awarded worldwide.
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Jun 03, 2013
Catch Up with Puritan at 2013 APHL!
We’ll be in attendance at the 2013 APHL Annual Meeting in Raleigh from June 2 to June 5. For demos and samples, stop by our booth in the Exhibit Space!
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May 17, 2013
Visit Puritan at asm2013 to Earn P.A.C.E Credits
Visit Puritan at Booth #1025 at asm2013 to get the answer to CE Exhibitor Exam question #16. Pass the exam and earn 2 P.A.C.E. credits!
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May 06, 2013
Visit Puritan at Booth #1025 at ASM 2013!
Visit Puritan Medical Products May 18-21 at booth #1025 at asm2013 in Denver, Colorado. We can't wait to see you!
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Apr 09, 2013
Connect With Us at Booth #123 at the 29th Annual Clinical Virology Symposium
Puritan will attend the 29th Annual Clinical Virology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology, April 28 - May 1, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. We look forward to connecting with you at booth #123!
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Mar 12, 2013
Puritan Awarded U.S. Patent for PurFlock® Ultra Flocked Swab Collection Device
Puritan Medical Products, North America’s largest manufacturer of single-use medical products, announced today that it has received a new United States patent for its high-performance PurFlock® Ultra swab, marking the second collection device patent the company has been awarded for flocked swabs since December.
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Jan 10, 2013
UniTranz-RT™ Transport Systems Available Despite Increased Demand Caused by Worst Flu Season in a De
An active flu season has caused a shortage of UniTranz-RT™ products in the industry, but Puritan's US manufacturing plant has UniTranz-RT™ products in stock and can ship UniTranz-RT™s within 24 hours of order.
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Dec 12, 2012
Puritan Awarded U.S. Patent for High-Performance HydraFlock® Swab
Puritan’s latest U.S. patent (No. 8334134) is both for inventing the innovative HydraFlock® product itself as well as for the unique manufacturing method involved. Puritan’s HydraFlock® swab produces superior sample collection, rapid elution, and increased test sensitivity by combining a unique microstructure with innovative fibers. Puritan will be awarded a United States patent for its high-performance HydraFlock® swab on Dec. 18, 2012.
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Nov 20, 2012
Puritan's Products Unaffected by Competitor Patent Claims for Methods of Using Flocked Swabs
Puritan Medical Products Co., LLC is North America’s largest manufacturer of single- use medical products and diagnostic products. All Puritan products are manufactured at their Guilford, Maine, U.S. facility, which includes custom media manufacturing and compounding capability to meet a multitude of customer needs. Research and development and product testing, approval and release take place in-house at the company’s state-of-the-art microbiology laboratory and conforms to stringent U.S. quality system regulations.
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Sep 05, 2012
Puritan Diagnostics Announces the Award of U.S. and Canadian Patents for HydraFlock® Swab
Puritan Diagnostics LLC, a division of Puritan Medical Products Co. LLC, North America’s largest manufacturer of single use medical and diagnostic products, announced that they have received a Canadian patent and have completed examination and will soon be receiving a United States patent for their high performance HydraFlock® swab. The HydraFlock® swab combines a unique microstructure with innovative fibers to produce superior sample collection, rapid elution, and increased test sensitivity.
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Apr 11, 2012
Puritan launches new diagnostic collection and transport systems
Expanding on the proven value of its American-made diagnostic specimen collection devices, Puritan Medical Products Co., LLC, launches two liquid-based multipurpose collection and transport systems for diagnostic use through its newly created division, Puritan Diagnostics Company, LLC.
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Nov 18, 2011
Puritan Launches New Diagnostics Division
Responding to a fast-growing need for specialized diagnostic collection and transport systems, Puritan Medical Products LLC has established a new diagnostic division to better serve its customers throughout the world.
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Sep 13, 2011
Puritan Launches New Environmental Product Line
GUILFORD, MAINE - North America's leading manufacturer of medical, forensic and clinical swabs, Puritan Medical Products Co. LLC, has launches the production of specially designed environmental sampling kits that meet the growing demands in the food industry for better ways to combat contamination.
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May 27, 2011
Hardwood Products wins formal acclaim from Gov. LePage for excellence and community commitment
Augusta, Maine — Hardwood Products Company in Guilford is one of six Maine companies recently honored for their high level of commitment to their communities and employees, and to manufacturing or service excellence, with the 21st Annual Governor’s Awards for Business Excellence.
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Jan 04, 2011
Puritan Medical Products Introduces New Patent Pending Flocked Swab Technology
Puritan Medical Products Co, the leading manufacturer of specialty tip medical/diagnostic swabs and applicators in North America, has announced the introduction of a new line of high performance flocked products. The new HydraFlock® and PurFlock® Ultra swabs both offer superior absorption capabilities coupled with extremely rapid release performance.
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Nov 11, 2009
Puritan Offers DNA Free Swabs
Puritan Medical Products announced today the launch of a comprehensive new line of Human DNA and DNase Free sample collection devices. These products have all been certified as free of Human DNA contamination down to less than 25 pg, and also to be DNase free by Clean Earth Technologies of Winston–Salem North Carolina (www.cleanearthtech.com) Copies of the testing certification documents are available.
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