Patent ID: 6283933
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A disposable applicator for dispensing and applying a material, comprising:an ampoule having a first closed end and a second frangibly sealed end, the ampoule having a length and a circumference and containing a predetermined quantity of a disposable material therein;a flexible applicator body having a hollow main applicator body portion with a sealed proximal end and a secondary applicator body portion with an open distal end, the main applicator body portion having a length and circumference sized to receive the ampoule therein, the second frangibly sealed end of the ampoule being positioned facing the secondary applicator body portion of the applicator;retaining means for retaining the ampoule substantially within the applicator body;a first swab attached to the proximal end of the main applicator body portion; anda second swab attached to and in fluid communication with the distal end of the secondary applicator body portion,wherein upon application of a sufficient force applied to the ampoule through the applicator body, the ampoule will controllably rupture at the second frangibly sealed end to form an open end to allow flow of the dispensable material through the open end toward the second swab.