Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-09
2005-08-09
Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
active
06926677
ABSTRACT:
A personal cellular collection apparatus and method for collecting a non-intrusive cell or tissue sample for medical testing such as cervical cancer screening is provided. The apparatus includes a cervical guide ring, an insertion handle, a means for movably attaching the guide ring, and a means for directing a tissue sampling tool to a woman's cervix. The means for movably attaching the guide ring to the insertion handle is a hinge or rachet mechanism having a tab or latch on the ring and a catch on the proximal end of the insertion handle. The method of the invention includes insertion of the collection tool through the introitus of the user's vagina, digital positioning of the guide ring to encircle the user's cervix, guiding a sampling tool to the cervix, wiping the cervix with the sampling tool to collect a tissue sample and removing the sampling tool and cervical guide from the user's vagina.
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Catlett Charlotte W.
Hindenburg Max F.
Szmal Brian
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