Integrated nasopharynx swab sampling tube

By designing an integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube, the reagent isolation membrane and leaking holes are used to achieve sampling without breaking the swab strips, which solves the problems of cumbersome operation and contamination of the existing sampling tubes, and achieves a convenient, safe, reliable and environmentally friendly sampling effect.

CN222997888UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-20ZHUJIANG HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421554268.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2025-06-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-03

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Technical Problem

The existing nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube requires two tubes, which are cumbersome to operate, which can easily cause solution splash and cross-infection, and contaminate the environment.

Method used

An integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube is designed, including an outer test tube, an inner test tube, a stopper and a swab. The sampling operation without breaking the swab strip is achieved through a reagent isolation membrane and leaking holes.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a sampling process with a simple structure, convenient operation, safe and reliable operation, reduces the workload of medical staff, avoids cross-contamination and environmental pollution, and is economical and affordable.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated nasopharynx swab sampling tube which consists of an outer test tube, an inner test tube, a limiter and a swab, the outer test tube comprises an outer tube body, the inner edge of a top tube opening of the outer tube body extends upwards to be provided with an opening sleeve, and a reagent and a reagent isolating membrane arranged on the reagent liquid level are contained in the bottom of the outer tube body. The inner test tube comprises an inner tube body, a limiting ring surrounds the outer edge of a top tube opening of the inner tube body, and a plurality of leak holes surround the bottom of the inner tube body; the limiting stopper is sleeved on the opening sleeve; the swab comprises a top cover, a swab rod connected to the end face of the inner side of the top cover and a swab head located at the bottom of the swab rod. The utility model has the beneficial effects that: 1, two original tubes are combined into one tube, and the newly added reagent isolating membrane is a plastic membrane, so that the reagent isolating membrane is easy to obtain and low in cost, a swab strip does not need to be broken off after sampling, the workload of medical personnel is reduced, time and labor are saved, cross contamination caused by solution splashing due to the fact that the swab strip is broken off by the medical personnel is avoided, and the medical personnel are protected; 2, environmental pollution is avoided; and 3, economy and convenience in operation are realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to an integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube. Background Art

[0002] The original sampling tube requires two tubes (nasal / pharyngeal swab sampling tube and specimen preservation liquid tube). During operation, the operator needs to break the swab strip and then place it in another test tube with specimen preservation liquid, which is time-consuming and laborious. Moreover, during the process of breaking the swab strip, solution splashing is likely to occur, and the operator is prone to cross-infection and environmental pollution. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube with simple structure, convenient operation, safety and reliability.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] An integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube is composed of an outer test tube, an inner test tube, a limiter and a swab;

[0006] The outer test tube includes an outer tube body, an opening sleeve extending upward along the inner edge of the top tube orifice, a reagent contained in its bottom and a reagent isolation film arranged on the liquid surface of the reagent;

[0007] The inner test tube includes an inner tube body, a limiting ring surrounding the outer edge of the top tube orifice, and a plurality of leakage holes surrounding the bottom;

[0008] The limiter is sleeved on the opening sleeve;

[0009] The swab includes a top cover, a swab rod connected to the inner end face of the top cover, and a swab head located at the bottom of the swab rod;

[0010] The inner test tube is located inside the outer test tube and is supported on the upper port of the limiter or the opening sleeve through its limiting ring. The swab is located inside the inner test tube and is supported on the upper port of the inner test tube through its top cover.

[0011] Further, the reagent isolation film is a plastic film.

[0012] Further, the bottom of the inner tube body is in a conical structure, and a pointed cone head is provided at its bottom end. The leakage holes are located on the bottom surface above the pointed cone head.

[0013] Advantages of the Utility Model:

[0014] 1. Combine the original two tubes into one tube. The newly added reagent isolation membrane is a plastic film, which is easy to obtain and has a low cost. After sampling, there is no need to break the swab strip, reducing the workload of medical staff, saving time and effort, avoiding cross-contamination caused by splashing of the solution when medical staff break the swab strip, and protecting medical staff;

[0015] 2. Avoid environmental pollution;

[0016] 3. Economical and practical, easy to operate. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram (unused) of an integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram (used) of an integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the outer test tube;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the inner test tube;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the swab. Detailed Embodiments

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and illustrated herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship, it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this utility model is usually placed during use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive distinction and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In addition, when terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", "hanging" appear, it does not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging, but they can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and it does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but it can be slightly inclined.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, "a plurality of" represents at least two.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, when terms such as "arranged", "installed", "connected", "linked" appear, they should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0027] Embodiment:

[0028] An integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube is composed of an outer test tube 10, an inner test tube 20, a stopper 30, and a swab 40.

[0029] The outer test tube 10 includes an outer tube body 11, an opening sleeve 12 is upwardly extended along the inner edge of the top tube opening thereof, a reagent 13 is contained in the bottom thereof, and a reagent isolation film 14 is arranged on the liquid surface of the reagent.

[0030] The inner test tube 20 includes an inner tube body 21, a limiting ring 22 is arranged around the outer edge of the top tube opening thereof, the bottom of the inner tube body 21 is in a conical structure, a pointed cone head 23 is arranged at the bottom end thereof, and a leakage hole 24 is located on the bottom surface above the pointed cone head 23.

[0031] The swab 40 includes a top cover 41, a swab rod 42 connected to the inner end face of the top cover 41, and a swab head 43 located at the bottom of the swab rod 42.

[0032] When not in use,

[0033] The stopper is sleeved on the opening sleeve, the inner test tube is located inside the outer test tube, and is erected at the upper port of the stopper through its limiting ring, and the swab is located inside the inner test tube and is erected at the upper port of the inner test tube through its top cover.

[0034] When in use,

[0035] Remove the stopper, the inner test tube and the swab move downward, the pointed cone head of the inner test tube pierces the reagent isolation film, and the reagent enters the inner test tube through the leakage hole and wraps the swab head.

[0036] The above describes the present utility model and its implementation manners. Such description is not restrictive. What is shown in the drawings is only one of the implementation manners of the present utility model, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In general, if those of ordinary skill in the art are inspired by it and, without departing from the gist of the creation of the present utility model, design similar structural modes and embodiments to this technical solution without creative efforts, they shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube, characterized in that: It consists of an outer test tube, an inner test tube, a stopper and a swab; The outer test tube comprises an outer tube body, the inner edge of the top tube opening of which is provided with an open sleeve extending upward, and the bottom of which contains a reagent and a reagent isolation membrane arranged on the reagent liquid surface; The inner test tube comprises an inner tube body, the outer edge of the top tube opening of which is surrounded by a limiting ring, and the bottom of which is surrounded by a plurality of leakage holes; The stopper is sleeved on the opening sleeve; The swab comprises a top cover, a swab rod connected to the inner end surface of the top cover, and a swab head located at the bottom of the swab rod; The inner test tube is located in the outer test tube and is mounted at the upper port of the stopper or the open sleeve through its limiting ring. The swab is located in the inner test tube and is mounted at the upper port of the inner test tube through its top cover.

2. The integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reagent isolation film is a plastic film.

3. The integrated nasopharyngeal swab sampling tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the inner tube body is in a conical structure, and a pointed cone head is arranged at the bottom end thereof. The leakage hole is located on the bottom surface above the pointed cone head.