Patient was being tested for covid, and speciman collection swab broke off at the score line while still in his nose.Patient was seen by provider that was in the clinic and swab was easily removed with sterile forceps.Patient stated that he was feeling well after and specimen was collected.It was reported they received new swabs that are "paper" not plastic.While they are easier to break into the testing tube, these new swabs bend very easy.Writer opened swab and applied little to no pressure above the scoring and broke easily.This appears to be an equipment issue verses an operator.
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