CYTOLOGY COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHOD

摘要

A cytology collection device in which a debriding brush (3) is supported by an elongate support (1) extending through a tube (6) through which a specimen to be collected may be sucked. The brush is arranged for rotation by the support within the tube and is retractable within the tube during process of inserting the device in preparation for the collection of a specimen. Once the site to be investigated has been reached, the brush is extended from the tube and rotated to debride the area concerned. The invention also includes the method of using such a device in which a brush is rotated to debride area from which a specimen is desired and that specimen is then sucked from the area of the brush for collection and analysis.