A 3D-printed nasopharyngeal swab for COVID-19 diagnostic testing

The nasopharyngeal swab is a critical component of the COVID-19 testing kit. Supply chain remains greatly impacted by the pandemic. Teams from USF Health Radiology and Northwell Health System developed a 3D-printed stopgap alternative. This descriptive study details the workflow and provides guidanc...

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Published in3D printing in medicine Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 21 - 7
Main Authors Ford, Jonathan, Goldstein, Todd, Trahan, Sean, Neuwirth, Allison, Tatoris, Kyle, Decker, Summer
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 15.08.2020
BMC
Subjects
3D-printing
Biomaterials
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
COVID-19
Imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Nasopharyngeal swab
Point-of-care
Radiology
Supply chain
Surgery
Technical Note
Nasopharyngeal swab
COVID-19
Supply chain
Point-of-care
3D-printing
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ISSN2365-6271
2365-6271
DOI10.1186/s41205-020-00076-3

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Summary:The nasopharyngeal swab is a critical component of the COVID-19 testing kit. Supply chain remains greatly impacted by the pandemic. Teams from USF Health Radiology and Northwell Health System developed a 3D-printed stopgap alternative. This descriptive study details the workflow and provides guidance for hospital-based 3D printing labs to leverage the design to make a positive impact on the pandemic. Swab use is also outlined, and the early information regarding clinical use is described, including an ongoing multicenter trial methodology.
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ISSN:2365-6271
2365-6271
DOI:10.1186/s41205-020-00076-3