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Swab Assemblies for Sample Collection

A technology for sample collection and assembly, which is used in laboratory containers, applications, medical science, etc., and can solve problems such as broken swabs and patient discomfort.

Active Publication Date: 2017-11-28
HOLOGIC INC
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However, a disadvantage associated with these collection swabs is that the scored area may cause the swab to break prematurely during sample collection
Patient discomfort is also an issue when collecting samples using known collection swabs

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[0013] first reference figure 1 , shows an exemplary swab assembly 10 for collecting a sample from a patient. Swab assembly 10 may be sized and shaped for insertion into the urethra or cervix. The swab assembly 10 can be used to collect cellular material that can be used to detect sexually transmitted diseases. Swab assembly 10 is preferably configured for taking a sample while avoiding premature breakage.

[0014] Swab assembly 10 generally includes an elongated shaft 12 , a sheath 14 and a collection tip 16 . The elongated shaft 12 has a proximal end 18 , a distal end 20 and a notch 22 between the proximal end 18 and the distal end 20 . The elongated shaft 12 is configured to preferentially snap off at the notch 22 when a force is applied to the elongated shaft 12 .

[0015] A collection tip 16 is connected to the distal end 20 of the elongated shaft 12 and is configured for capturing a sample. The collecting tip 16 may be made of fiber or foam. For example, the collec...

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Abstract

A swab assembly for collecting a specimen from a patient includes an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a notch between its proximal and distal ends; a sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between its proximal and distal ends, wherein a portion of the elongated shaft is disposed within the sheath lumen, and the sheath is slidable relative to the elongated shaft; and a collection tip coupled to the distal end of the elongated shaft and configured for obtaining the specimen. The sheath is slidable between a first position in which the shaft notch is disposed within the sheath lumen and wherein the sheath protects the elongated shaft from breaking at the notch, and a second position in which the shaft notch is exposed out of the sheath lumen.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to devices for biological sample collection, and more particularly, to swab assemblies for collecting biological samples from the urethra, cervix, and the like. Background technique [0002] Currently, swabs are used for collection of samples for detection of sexually transmitted diseases or for other biological tests. This swab can be used to collect a sample from a patient's urethra or cervix. A sample collection swab can include an elongated shaft and a collection tip made of fiber or foam. The elongated shaft may include a scored region to facilitate snapping off the shaft at a desired height for loading the shaft and collection tip into a standard collection tube after obtaining a sample from the patient. However, a disadvantage associated with these collection swabs is that the scored region may cause the swab to snap off prematurely during sample collection. Patient discomfort is also a problem when collecting sa...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B10/00
CPCA61B10/0045A61B10/007A61B10/02A61B2010/0074A61B2010/0216B01L3/5029
Inventor 史蒂文·A·斯坎皮尼瑞安·P·奥利娃
Owner HOLOGIC INC