Patent ID: 7588545

Claim:
A medical device comprising: an elongate container having a cavity for storing a plurality of tissue samples, an open top, and an open bottom in flow communication with the open top; a cutting portion coupled to the open top and configured to cut the plurality of tissue samples that deposit in the cavity through the open top; a portion of the elongate container adjacent the open bottom having an hour-glass shape defining a restriction smaller than the open bottom to prevent the plurality of tissue samples from passing through the restriction and exiting the container via the open bottom, and a flushing device that mates with the elongate container, the flushing device comprising: an elongate member defining a receiving cavity, an open top, and an open bottom; a connector at the open bottom of the elongate member, wherein the connector is configured to provide a fluid tight connection with a source of fluid; and a nozzle within the elongate member between the open bottom of the elongate member and the receiving cavity, wherein the nozzle extends from the open bottom of the elongate member into and within the receiving cavity; and wherein the open bottom of the elongate member is in flow communication with the open top of the elongate member via the nozzle and the receiving cavity.