Device and method of taking samples from medical equipment for the purpose of microbiological testing

摘要

A device and method for use in taking a sample from an item of medical equipment for the purpose of microbiological testing. The device includes attachment mechanism for attaching about a region of the item of medical equipment in an air-tight manner; and collection mechanism for collecting fluid which emanates from the item of medical equipment.

主权项

1. A device for use in taking a sample from an item of medical equipment for the purpose of microbiological testing, the device comprising:
attachment means for attaching about a region of the item of medical equipment in an air-tight manner; collection means for collecting fluid which emanates from the item of medical equipment; the collection means including a sample container and a lid assembly, and the lid assembly coupling the sample container to the attachment means; and the attachment means including a resilient portion in the form of a membrane which includes an aperture, and the membrane forming an air-tight seal by way of being an interference fit about the region of the item of medical equipment.