SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

A sample collection apparatus or device, various abrasive devices or components, and methods for their use, are provided for collecting samples from within a mammalian body. Tissue collection and sample preparation is the gold standard in cytology. Many cell scrapers and abrasives and their respective methods of collection destroy cellular tissue, decreasing the quality of the sample. Devices for obtaining cell and tissue samples, can comprise a collection device which is inserted into a cavity, a finger worn collection device, a glove based collection device and respective abrasive instruments or components.

主权项

1. A sample collection device, comprising:
an outer shield assembly comprising a distal end, a proximal end and a lumen extending therebetween, wherein the distal end comprises a flexible tip portion; and an inner component comprising a distal end, a proximal end and a lumen extending therebetween, wherein the distal end of the inner component is configured to be inserted into the lumen of the outer shield assembly at its proximal end and to protrude past the distal end of the outer shield assembly thereby penetrating the flexible tip portion when the outer shield assembly and the inner component are in an assembled configuration.