DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE
ABSORBENT BULB FOR INSTANT RELEASE
The porous microstructure of the bulb is tuned to collect and retain fluids while allowing quick release into a vial. The strong capillary hydraulics between the fibers of OPT’s GM polymer increases maximum fluid sample uptake and rapid release. Lab results show that InstaSwab™ has a higher liquid/solid separation rate than conventional cotton swabs, and a higher viral/microbial transfer efficiency than market leading flocked swabs.
ENHANCED qPCR SENSITIVITY
In an experimental study, OPT InstaSwab™ showed significantly improved collection and elution efficiency as compared to both the flocked swabs and traditional polyester swabs. The enhanced efficiency of InstaSwab™ has the potential to increase the limit of detection and sensitivity of molecular assays up to an order of magnitude thereby improving assay performance and reducing the likelihood of false negatives.
ERGONOMIC COMFORT
Our flexible soft tipped swabs can compress and expand to provide optimal comfort for patients when inserted into the nasal cavity during sample collection.
FDA COMPLIANT
OPT’s InstaSwab™ is an FDA-registered (#3016659563), Class I, 510(k) exempt, sterile device produced following good manufacturing practices (GMP).
FLEXIBLE SHAFT
Soft and bendable where the swab is inserted in the nasal cavity. Rigid and strong at the handle where it is held.
TEXTURED GRIP
Patterned handle prevents slipping when wearing gloves and working with wet surfaces.
PRODUCT FEATURES
PARAMETRIC DESIGN
Structurally optimized and materially efficient, our swabs are designed with the finest details in mind.
PRECISION MADE
The hollow stent-like microstructure of the swab facilitates efficient dislodging of the target cells.
NOTCHED BREAK-OFF
The swab is notched midway through the handle to allow the sample to be easily deposited into the test vial.
SINGLE MATERIAL
Made from one single photopolymer that has been cleaned and disinfected in multiple cycles of IPA.
RAPID PRODUCTION
Our manufacturing facility allows us to scale production to produce large volumes of customizable items on demand.
FULL CUSTOMIZATION
The shape, length, flexibility and break-off can be completely customized for different sample sizes, collection systems, and application types.
INSTASWAB™ CATALOG
InstaSwab – Nasopharyngeal
Product Code: INS-T8BAB
InstaSwab – Mid-Turbinate
Product Code: INS-T8BAA
InstaSwab – Anterior
Product Code: INS-T4BAA
Customized Swab
PER REQUEST
