Patent ID: 8801627
Filing Date: 2014-08-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A sampler for taking a sample from a body cavity comprising a tubular means adapted to be introduced in said cavity, a storage means connected to said tubular means and a vacuum means connected to said storage means and/or said tubular means; said tubular means comprising a rigid tube having a smooth outer surface and a diameter of at least 1 cm and a curved introduction end, wherein said rigid tube in operation provides a closure in the body cavity for a flushing solution when expelled; said sampler further comprising a number of sampling openings wherein said sample opening are positioned only at the curved introduction end of said tubular means, wherein said number of sampling openings comprises a central opening having a diameter of less than 5 mm; said sampler further comprising a liquid containing means and a pump means to expel said flushing solution from said liquid containing means through said curved introduction end of said rigid tube.