As the nation battles a COVID-19 testing kit shortage, 3-D printed nasal swabs could help alleviate the burden.

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As America attempts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, 3D – printed nasal swabs are being touted to boost health care workers’ testing arsenal. With COVID-19 testing critical in the battle against coronavirus, nasal swabs are in the spotlight.

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“There is a nationwide shortage of the nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs needed to collect samples for COVID-19 testing,” explained Formlabs, a Somerville, Mass-based 3D-printing specialist, on its website . “These swabs are typically used for testing for influenza and other respiratory infections. The current and impending supply chain shortages are serious enough that clinicians are beginning to design and test their own swabs as quickly and safely as possible.” In partnership with Formlabs and others, Northwell […]

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