Farrel Cotton Applicator Threaded 18cm

Clinical Application

This threaded cotton applicator is designed for controlled delivery and removal of cotton pledgets during minor surgical procedures, wound care, and topical medication application. The secure threaded tip holds a cotton pledget in place to allow precise placement in confined or deep fields, atraumatic manipulation of delicate tissue surfaces, localized cleansing, and targeted delivery of antiseptics or hemostatic agents. It is useful in general surgery, ambulatory procedures, dermatologic work, ENT, and other settings where small, controlled topical applications are required.

Design & Configuration

The straight 18 cm shaft provides reach and control for accessing deeper cavities or maintaining a safe working distance from the operative site. The threaded tip mechanically secures a cotton pledget, minimizing slippage and reducing fiber shedding compared with loose-wrapped applicators. This threaded retention enables one-handed loading and stable placement, which is particularly valuable when working in narrow or angled anatomical corridors.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: reusable cotton applicator with threaded tip
• Configuration: straight shaft designed for manual handling and precise placement
• Length: 18 cm overall
• Tip: threaded end for mechanical retention of cotton pledgets
• Typical use: topical application, localized cleansing, small-volume absorption, wound packing and manipulation
• Construction: stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization. The solid metal shaft provides tactile feedback and rigidity needed for controlled placement, while the threaded tip is sized to retain standard cotton pledgets without adhesives or additional fixtures. Designed for repeated use after appropriate cleaning and sterilization.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy