Cervical cell tissue self-sampling device

摘要

A device, a kit, and a method of use thereof, for self-administration and collection of cervical cell tissue samples such as for Pap smear testing. The device comprises an insertion tube, within which is carried a movable cervical aligning tool with an aligning probe, and a cellular sampling tool with a cellular adhesion surface. The aligning probe and cellular adhesion surface can be selectively movable relative to the insertion tube to improve accuracy of the testing and user safety.

主权项

1. A device for collecting a cervical tissue sample from a patient comprising:
(a) an elongated insertion tube shaped for insertion into the vagina of the patient and having a proximal end, a distal end, an exterior surface and an interior surface extending therethrough defining a passage; (b) an elongated cervical aligning tool shaped for insertion within the passage of the insertion tube and having a proximal end with a handle thereon, a distal end with a cervical aligning probe thereon and a body therebetween, wherein the aligning tool handle is disposed outside the proximal passage of the insertion tube and is movable between a first position for insertion wherein the distal cervical aligning probe is contained within the passage of the insertion tube, and a second position for cervical cap alignment wherein the distal cervical aligning probe extends distally from the passage of the insertion tube to engage the cervical fornix of the patient; and (c) an elongated cellular sampling tool shaped for insertion within the passage of the insertion tube, and having a proximal end with an advancing handle thereon, a distal end with a cellular adhesion surface thereon, wherein the advancing handle extends from the proximal passage of the insertion tube, and is movable between a first position for insertion wherein the distal cellular adhesion surface is contained within the passage of the insertion tube, and a second position for cervical cell tissue sampling wherein the distal cellular adhesion surface extends distally from the passage of the insertion tube.