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Porex Corporation ("Porex"), a proven market leader in porous media solutions, now offers the diagnostic industry an innovative solution to particle filtration of specimen samples. Porex SQ-EASY Prefilters, designed for use in a wide variety of diagnostic and point-of-care  applications,  address the  need  for a  self-contained filtration, vortexing and dispensing system for throat swab cultures, stool specimens and nasopharyngeal swabs, washes and aspirates.

"Porex is committed to developing innovative solutions that meet the needs of our healthcare and life science customers," said William Midgette, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porex. "Our SQ-EASY Prefilters are just one of the many products that validate our commitment to quality and dedication to our customers."

Consisting of an interlocking dispensing tube, filter tip and closure cap, Porex SQ-EASY Diagnostic Filters help insure sample integrity and leakage. Components, including glass fiber, high density polyethylene (HDPE) and (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) filtration materials, are available separately to allow for flexibility in dispense tube volume contents and filtration efficiency. 

About Porex Corporation

Founded in 1961 and based in Fairburn, GA, Porex is the pioneer and global leader in the development and manufacturing of porous plastic products. The Company primarily serves the healthcare and bioscience end markets, and also supports high-performance applications in the consumer and industrial sectors. Porex products serve filtration, venting, wicking, and diffusing functions in applications such as blood filters, catheter vents, specialty filters and consumable diagnostic tests.

Porex is widely recognized for its materials science expertise and proprietary designs which serve over 1,250 customers across more than 60 countries via operations in North America, Europe and Asia. Constant innovation, superior technological resources, commitment to quality and dedication to customer service distinguish POREX products as the standard of performance.

For more information about Porex Corporation, visit www.porex.com.