Patent ID: 7087028
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A cervical sampling apparatus, comprising: a vaginal insertion tube; an introduction guide member for being removably positioned within the vaginal insertion tube, the introduction guide member extending beyond an end of the tube when inserted therein for guiding the vaginal insertion tube into a vaginal cavity; a cervical sampler for being slidably and rotatably disposed in the vaginal insertion tube after the introduction guide member is removed from the vaginal insertion tube, the cervical sampler comprising a sample collecting member for obtaining a cervical sample when positioned within the vaginal cavity, a forward end including a holder for mating with the sample collecting member and a rear end for grasping by an operator; and an insertion position indicator located along a length of the vaginal insertion tube, wherein the insertion position indicator includes a discontinuity along the vaginal insertion tube that can be felt by a user.