Image
Category
Collection
Maker
Object type
Place
Material
Date

Case of Gamma-ray sterilised items

1960-1970

C.R.A. Swab

1900-1980

Aural swab

Metal throat swab

Disposable sampling swab of the type used with SAMBA® II SARS-CoV-2 tests including a nose and throat swab

2021-01-05

Two Fastaid pre-injection swabs 75% Isopropanol with contents, made by Robinson Healthcare Ltd., lot number 200905, date of manufacture 2020-09-05, date of expiry 2023-09-04, of the type used during COVID-19 vaccination work at University Hospital Coventry, England, 2020-2021.

Pre-injection swabs

2020

4 swabs on brass corked rods in glass tubes, from the portable laboratory owned by Dr. H.G Butterfield, unsigned, 1930-1940

4 swabs on brass corked rods in glass tubes

1930-1940

Nasopharygeal sample kit containing a paediatric nasal swab and disposable scissors, distributed to healthcare professionals performing a CovidNudge test, DnaNudge Ltd, 2021

Nasopharygeal sample kit for performing a CovidNudge test

2021

Packet of tow(?) swabs, soiled

Packet of tow(?) swabs, soiled

1870-1918

Box containing pre-injection swabs, Fast-Aid brand, of the type used at Science Museum NHS COVID-19 vaccination centre, 2021.

Pre-injection swabs

2021

Packet of five Clinigauze non-woven swabs, made by Clinisupplies Ltd., reference number NW0504-05/B, lot number 251118, date of manufacture 2018-11, date of expiry 2023-10, of the type used during COVID-19 vaccination work at University Hospital Coventry, England, 2020-2021.

Packet of five Clinigauze non-woven swabs

2018

Box containing pre-injection swabs, Fast-Aid brand, of the type used at Science Museum NHS COVID-19 vaccination centre, 2021

Pre-injection swabs

2021