SAMPLING DEVICE WITH SNAP-OFF HEAD AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

A sampling device (10) is provided having an elongate handle (12) with a distal paddle head (14). An absorbent material (20) is placed about the padd le head, and a score line (18) is located along the handle at a location adjace nt the padded head. A method of use is provided in which the paddle head (14) a nd absorbent material (20) are inserted into a flexible wall sample bag. The he ad is then grasped from the exterior of the sample bag so as to avoid direct contact with the absorbent material. The handle is then broken away from the head at the handle score line. The absorbent material (20) is preferably siz ed to encompass the exposed score line after the paddle head (14) is snapped fr om the handle (12).