A hand-held manual device, also known as a cotton bud or swab, in the form of a stick with a single- or double-ended absorbent tip (e.g., cotton pledget), intended for cleaning or applying a substance (e.g., medication) to a superficial wound or body orifice, and/or to take specimens from a patient. It is not dedicated to a particular body area or orifice, and is intended for use in a healthcare setting and/or in the home. This is a single-use device.