Medical Wire & Equipment (MWE) has launched a new suite of self-collection solutions, developed to support mass screening programmes and improve access to early diagnostics. These devices are optimised for room-temperature transport, lab automation, and patient usability, helping healthcare systems meet the growing demand for flexible, decentralised testing.
U-SWAB™ VAGINAL Supporting HPV Screening with Confidence
The U-SWAB™ VAGINAL is a simple, dry swab designed for self-collection of specimens from the lining of the vagina. Housed in a secure transport tube, it allows women to collect samples comfortably at home and send them directly to the lab.
With cervical cancer and HPV remaining leading global health concerns, many individuals avoid screenings due to discomfort, inconvenience, or cultural barriers. U-SWAB™ VAGINAL offers an alternative that combines privacy, accuracy, and ease.
Key Features:
- Dry, tubed vaginal swab – ready for lab analysis
- Clear, simple instructions for self-use
- Room-temperature storage and transport
- Designed for comfort, privacy, and accessibility
Self-Collection U-SWAB™ MRSA to Support Pre-Op and Community Testing
Also launching is MWE’s U-SWAB™ MRSA Self-Collection Range, which features colour-coded swabs for sampling specific body sites such as nasal, armpit and groin. Ideal for pre-operative testing, this solution reduces the need for in-person clinic visits. Saving patient travel time, reducing hospital congestion, and freeing up clinical resources.
People undergoing surgery are at a higher risk if they contract MRSA infection. Pre-operative screening for MRSA can identify patients carrying the bacteria, allowing preventive measures prior to admission, or segregation if admission cannot be delayed, and reducing the risk of infection spreading to other patients.
Key Benefits:
- Liquid swabs in distinct colours for anatomical sites
- Marked for colour-blind accessibility
- Reliable sample integrity for remote or in-home collection
- Compatible with MRSA screening workflows in hospital and community settings
U-SWAB™ FECAL Coming Soon
MWE are developing a self-collection device for reliable stool sampling at home, with the upcoming launch of U-SWAB™ FECAL. Stool testing plays a critical role in detecting gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammation, and infections, enabling early diagnosis of conditions such as colorectal cancer, IBD, and bacterial enteric infections. U-SWAB™ FECAL will support this with a discreet, easy-to-use device that ensures specimen integrity during room-temperature transport to the lab.
Interested in the development of U-SWAB™? Get in touch to schedule a call with our team.
