Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Sampling nonliquid body material
Patent
1999-06-21
2000-10-03
O'Connor, Cary
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Sampling nonliquid body material
600573, 604330, 128834, 128837, 128841, A61B 1000, A61F 544
Patent
active
061266167
ABSTRACT:
A cervical collection device (20) for collecting uterine and cervical secretions for medical diagnostic purposes. The cervical collection device (20) is placed over the cervical opening (14). Collection device (20) includes an outer elastomeric receptacle (22) of a hemispherical shape having a collection capsule or pad (26) fitting thereon. Collection pad (26) includes an inner layer or core (28) of absorbent material and an outer water-resistant cover (32). Collection member (26) has an outer convex surface conforming to the inner surface of the elastomeric receptacle (22). Receptacle (22) has an outer rim (24) arranged for fitting over the cervical opening (14) for removable securement of collection device (20) to a user. Inner layer (28) may be formed of various materials and impregnated with selected substances.
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O'Connor Cary
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