A device for collection and scavenging of biological samples, and drug delivery for hollow organs

Abstract

The present invention discloses a device for the collection and scavenging of biological samples, and drug delivery for upper and lower respiratory tracts and hollow organs. The device comprises a distal balloon assembly (101) comprising distal carrier disc (101a) and a distal balloon (102), a proximal balloon catheter assembly (103) comprising proximal carrier disc (103a) and a proximal balloon (104), an inflation tube (108), a double lumen catheter (105) with an outer tube (105a) and an inner tube (105b), an agitator (106) working by methods such as ultrasonication, vibration, rotation, to-and-fro movements, pulsations etc, a flexible rod (107) to mount the agitator (106). Thus, the invention provides the device or a catheter with balloons to isolate pathogens or viruses from nasal cavity, nasopharynx, or relevant segment of hollow organs, with or without the use of water or similar liquids.

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