Oral and nasopharynx swab collection tube

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a nasopharynx swab collecting tube. According to the collection tube, the middle part of the tube body is arranged to be of the concave structure, meanwhile, the anti-skid lines are arranged at the concave part, and the handles are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the tube body, so that the tube is convenient to hold by medical personnel in a labor-saving manner, is firm to hold and is not easy to fall off in the use process, and the risk of infection is avoided; meanwhile, the pipe orifice of the collecting pipe is subjected to slight cohesion treatment, so that the capping efficiency is improved; the pull ring is arranged on the tube cap of the collecting tube, so that the cap can be opened quickly and conveniently during repeated collection, and the tube bottom of the collecting tube is retracted inwards, so that the tube can be placed conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a nasopharyngeal swab collection tube. Background Technology

[0002] Nasal and oral swab tests are effective in detecting whether a patient is infected with bacteria or viruses from the outside world. During clinical sample collection, healthcare workers typically use a single swab to collect mucosal cells from the patient's nasal cavity or mouth. After collection, a small piece of the wooden strip at the end of the swab is broken off and placed into a sampling tube to complete the collection process.

[0003] In a patent application number 202120034058.3 for an improved test tube for collecting oral and nasopharyngeal swabs, the tube body is provided with an integrally formed annular reinforcing seat at the tube opening. A V-shaped notch is reserved on the side wall of the annular reinforcing seat, and a protective cap is screwed onto the outside of the annular reinforcing seat.

[0004] The patented nasopharyngeal swab collection tube lacks an anti-slip structure. Under high-intensity work conditions, excessive fatigue, or sweaty hands, the tube is prone to falling off. Similarly, in cold weather, when hands are less agile, a large amount of disinfectant gel needs to be applied, making the cap unusually slippery and also causing the collection tube to fall off, affecting work efficiency and increasing the risk of infection. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Currently, the nasopharyngeal swab collection tubes used by medical staff do not have anti-slip features, making them prone to falling off during use and potentially causing infection.

[0006] In order to overcome the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a new technical approach. By setting a concave structure in the middle part of the tube body, and setting anti-slip texture in the concave area, and symmetrically setting handles on both sides of the tube body, it is easy for medical staff to hold the collection tube firmly during use and prevent the collection tube from falling.

[0007] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0008] A nasopharyngeal swab collection tube, comprising a tube body and a tube cap, characterized in that...

[0009] The tube body includes a cap connector, a tube body, and a tube bottom. The tube body has a concave structure with anti-slip textures. Handles are also symmetrically arranged on both sides of the tube body, making it easier for medical staff to hold the collection tube and preventing it from falling, thus avoiding the risk of infection.

[0010] To ensure the sealing of the collection tube, the tube cap connection section is lengthened. The tube cap connection section includes a tube opening section and a tube diameter section, which facilitates the opening and closing of the tube cap. The outer diameter of the tube opening section is smaller than that of the tube neck section.

[0011] Furthermore, the tube cap is equipped with a pull ring, allowing for quick and easy opening of the tube cap during repeated sampling. A U-shaped opening is provided at the tube opening to secure the swab and facilitate the separation of the swab head and tail.

[0012] To further enhance the sealing of the nasopharyngeal swab collection tube and prevent infection, the tube neck has external threads, and the inner wall of the tube cap has internal threads that match the external threads.

[0013] It also makes it easier for medical staff to open the tube cap during work, as the outer wall of the tube cap has vertical threads.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are reflected in:

[0015] 1. The middle part of the tube is designed with a concave structure and anti-slip texture. Handles are symmetrically placed on both sides of the tube to make it easier for medical staff to grip the collection tube during use, thus avoiding the risk of the collection tube falling, contaminating the environment, and infecting staff and subsequent test subjects.

[0016] 2. The nozzle is slightly cohesive to improve capping efficiency.

[0017] 3. The tube cap is equipped with a pull ring to facilitate quick and easy opening by medical staff when performing repeated collection work; the vertical threads on the outside of the tube cap increase friction, prevent slipping, and improve the opening speed. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cap structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the collection tube of this utility model placed on the tube support.

[0021] The markings in the diagram represent: 1. Pipe body; 2. Pipe cap connection; 3. Pipe opening; 4. Pipe neck; 5. Pipe body; 6. Pipe bottom; 7. Pipe cap; 8. Pull ring; 9. Vertical thread; 10. Internal thread; 11. U-shaped opening; 12. External thread; 13. Anti-slip texture; 14. Pipe support; 15. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, in the description of this utility model, "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0024] The inventors discovered that existing collection tubes do not have corresponding anti-slip structures, making them prone to falling off and causing contamination when used by medical staff.

[0025] Based on the above findings, this application provides an oropharyngeal swab collection tube. By setting a concave structure in the middle of the tube body and providing anti-slip texture in the concave area, and symmetrically setting handles that conform to the structure of the human hand on both sides of the tube body, not only can medical staff hold the collection tube with ease when using it, but it is also not easy to fall off, thus avoiding the risk of infection.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-3 The nasopharyngeal swab collection tube of this utility model includes a tube body 1 and a tube cap 7, wherein the inner diameter of the tube cap 7 matches the outer diameter of the tube cap connecting part 2 on the tube body 1.

[0027] The cap connection part 2 includes a pipe opening part 3 and a pipe neck 4. The outer diameter of the pipe opening part 3 is smaller than that of the pipe neck 4, that is, the pipe opening part 3 is slightly converging to facilitate the opening and closing of the cap 7.

[0028] It should be noted that there is an external thread 12 on the outer side wall of the neck 4, and an internal thread 10 on the inner side wall of the cap 7 that matches the external thread 12. The threaded connection ensures the sealing of the collection tube.

[0029] It should be noted that in this application, the connection between the tube body 1 and the tube cap 7 can also be a snap-fit ​​connection, similar to the connection between the pen cap and the pen body of a ballpoint pen.

[0030] Optionally, the outer wall of the cap 7 is provided with vertical threads 9 to increase the friction when screwing on the cap, making it easier for medical staff to unscrew or fasten the collection tube. The cap 7 is also provided with a pull ring 8 that can insert a finger. In actual use, especially when multiple swabs are repeatedly loaded into a collection tube, medical staff can quickly and conveniently open the cap through the pull ring 8 on the cap 7.

[0031] Specifically, the tube body 1 includes a cap connector 2, a tube body 5, and a tube bottom 6.

[0032] Specifically, the tube cap connection part 2 includes a tube opening part 3 and a tube neck part 4. A snap is provided on one side of the tube opening part 3, which can quickly break off the head of the nasopharyngeal swab, making it easy for the swab to fall into the tube body for preservation. This can avoid the undesirable phenomenon of the specimen falling outside the tube body or the reagent inside the specimen being sprayed, thereby avoiding the risk of occupational exposure and infection.

[0033] Understandably, the bayonet passes through one end of the opening on the tube body 1, and the bayonet is a U-shaped bayonet or a V-shaped bayonet.

[0034] Furthermore, the tube body 5 is designed with an arc-shaped concave structure, and the concave area is provided with anti-slip texture 13. The concave area of ​​the tube body 5 is also provided with a handle 15, which makes it easier for medical staff to hold the collection tube with ease and firmly.

[0035] To facilitate placement of the collection tube in specific applications, the bottom 6 of the tube is designed as a flat structure, which also makes it easy to place the collection tube in the tube holder 14. The bottom 6 of the collection tube includes two parts: an outwardly convex part and an inwardly concave part. The cross-section of the concave part is a trapezoidal structure.

[0036] Depending on the amount of liquid filled in the nasopharyngeal swab collection tube, there are seven specifications for nasopharyngeal swab collection tubes: V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, and V7. These seven different specifications contain 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 7mm of liquid, respectively.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] The sampling tube in this embodiment is a V1 tube. The length of the tube body 1 of the V1 tube is 45.0mm±0.2mm, the outer diameter of the tube opening is 10.1mm±0.1mm, the outer diameter of the tube cap 2 is 13.0mm±0.2mm, and the overall height is 47.0mm±0.2mm.

[0039] The specific usage process of the collection tube is as follows: When using it, medical staff select the appropriate collection tube as needed, hold the anti-slip texture 13 of the tube body 5, and put their hands into the handles 15 on both sides. Open the tube cap 7, put the swab head into the U-shaped opening 7, break off the head and tail of the swab, and let the swab head fall into the collection tube. Put the tube cap 7 back on. At this time, it is not necessary to tighten the tube cap 7. When collecting repeatedly, the cap can be opened quickly and easily through the pull ring 8 on the tube cap 7. After collecting enough swabs, tighten the tube cap 7 to seal the swabs in the tube body 1.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] In this embodiment, the collection tube is tube V1. The tube body 1 of tube V2 has a length of 65.2mm±0.2mm, an outer diameter of 15.9mm±0.2mm at the tube opening, an outer diameter of 20.8mm±0.2mm at the tube cap 2, and an overall height of 66.5mm±0.2mm.

[0042] The specific usage process is the same as in Example 1.

[0043] Example 3

[0044] The sampling tube in this embodiment can be a V3-V7 tube. The tube body 1 of the V3-V7 tube has a length of 101.4mm±0.2mm, an outer diameter of 16.3mm±0.2mm at the tube opening, an outer diameter of 21.5mm±0.2mm at the tube cap 2, and an overall height of 102.6mm±0.2mm.

[0045] The specific usage process is the same as in Example 1.

[0046] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications shall fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A nasopharyngeal swab collection tube, comprising a tube body (1) and a tube cap (7), characterized in that, The tube body (1) includes a cap connector (2), a tube body (5), and a tube bottom (6). The tube body (5) has a recessed structure, and anti-slip texture (13) is provided in the recessed area. Handles (15) are provided on both sides of the tube body (5).

2. The nasopharyngeal swab collection tube according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cap connection part (2) includes a pipe opening part (3) and a pipe neck part (4), wherein the outer diameter of the pipe opening part (3) is smaller than the outer diameter of the pipe neck part (4).

3. The nasopharyngeal swab collection tube according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pipe opening (3) is provided with a U-shaped opening (11).

4. The nasopharyngeal swab collection tube according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer surface of the neck (4) is provided with an external thread (12), and the inner wall of the cap (7) is provided with an internal thread (10) that matches the external thread (12).

5. The nasopharyngeal swab collection tube according to claim 4, characterized in that, A pull ring (8) is provided on the cap (7).

6. The nasopharyngeal swab collection tube according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer wall of the cap (7) is provided with vertical threads (9).

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