A NEW 3D printed Covid-19 testing swab which can collect sufficient viral material from the back of the nose - without need of a throat swab - is now being manufactured in Scotland.
The nasopharynx 3D printed swabs provide a less intrusive experience, cut testing time, reduce anxiety, and minimise discomfort for patients.
The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC) and the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service at Scottish Enterprise have worked with Paisley-based company Abergower 3D Ltd, to help manufacture the new design.
Once used, the swabs can be processed at labs including Lighthouse in Glasgow.
Robin Prior, managing director of Abergower, said: “The advantages of using 3D printing technology to rapidly design, develop and launch a highly effective product to meet the challenge of the worldwide pandemic has been demonstrated through this collaboration.