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US 2023/0404545 A1Published application
Specimen collection device and method
AssigneeYukon Medical, LLC
InventorsEdward P. Browka, Todd M. Korogi
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Abstract
A specimen collection device for the collection of biological samples is provided. The specimen collection device provides for the sterile and safe collection of biological samples from patients, as well as efficient removal of the biological sample from the device into a reagent solution for analysis. In one aspect, a plurality of collection devices in combination with a single regent container or vial can be part of a kit used for the diagnosis of a group of individuals.
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A biological specimen collection device comprising:
- handle portion;
- and
- a tip portion, the tip portion having a proximal end coupled to the handle portion, the proximal end terminating in a distal end;
- wherein the tip portion has a surface, wherein the tip portion comprises a plurality of flutes, channels, or lands and grooves in the surface.
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A kit comprising:
- at least one of a collection device comprising:
- a handle portion;
- and
- a tip portion, the tip portion having a proximal end coupled to the handle portion, the proximal end terminating in a distal end;
- wherein the tip portion has a surface, wherein the tip portion comprises a plurality of flutes, channels, or lands and grooves in the surface;
- and
- a reagent solution.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.