Foamtec Medical specializes in advanced diagnostic swabs designed to enhance sample collection and accuracy for critical medical testing.
Diagnostics & Genetics
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Diagnostic Swabs
Polyurethane Foam Swabs
Foamtec Medical is the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of diagnostic swabs.
Nasopharyngeal Swabs
Nasopharyngeal foam swabs capture large amounts of mucus and saliva and efficiently release them into the transport medium. This capability is crucial for detecting bacterial and viral infections.
Oropharyngeal Swabs
Oropharyngeal (OP) foam swabs from Foamtec Medical are designed for use in the oropharynx and anterior nares, effectively collecting and transferring mucus and saliva to transport tubes. This ensures a high recovery rate of microorganisms present, leading to accurate analytical testing outcomes.
Our polyurethane foam swabs for PCR detection of a wide range of respiratory viruses, including but not limited to:
- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
- Rhinoviruses
- Enteroviruses (Picornaviridae)
- Influenza viruses (Orthomyxoviridae)
- Parainfluenza
- Metapneumoviruses
- Respiratory syncytial viruses (Paramyxoviridae)
- Coronaviruses (Coronaviridae)
- Bacterial infections from Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumonia) and
- Streptococcus pyogenes (strep throat)
Foamtec Medical’s Nasopharyngeal swabs leverage our polyurethane foam technology to offer an exceptional surface area, capturing maximum target fluids without adhering to them, thus enabling a high recovery rate of the subject matter.
Foamtec swabs are safe, non-cytotoxic, and sterilized via a validated gamma irradiation procedure. Our unique swab cleaning and sterilization processes are thoroughly validated, ensuring zero RNAse background, free from harmful additives and gases, and other possible contaminants for accurate, safe test results. Our swabs’ design provides comfort during swabbing with their long, slender, and flexible handles, thus minimizing patient discomfort while effectively accessing remote areas for sample collection.
Swabs Built to Your Specifications
Foamtec Medical offers in-house fabrication of swabs using state-of-the-art automation technology. Our development teams have the expertise to create application-specific swabs using our in-house formulated medical grade polyurethane foams for high pick up and recovery of biological samples for fast, accurate results.
Genetics
Foamtec swabs reduce contamination for accurate results in genetic therapies and disease prevention.
Neo-Natal
Soft foam tips are gentle on infants, offering a comfortable, non-intrusive swab process.
Sexual Health
Foam-tipped swabs enhance STD detection with superior absorbency for better accuracy.
Medical Grade Foam Swabs
Foamtec Medical provides high-quality, medical-grade swabs engineered in-house to meet your specific needs, using open-cell polyurethane foam for superior sample pick-up and recovery, trusted by leading global corporations.