Patent ID: 7901934

Claim:
A probe assembly comprising: a flexible sleeve or flexible bag having an interior surface bounding a passage extending between a first end and an opposing second end, the flexible sleeve or flexible bag being selectively movable between an extended position wherein the first end and the opposing second end are spaced apart and a collapsed position wherein the first end and the opposing second end are moved closer together relative to the extended position; a connector secured to the second end of the flexible sleeve or flexible bag, the connector having an opening extending therethrough that communicates with the passage of the flexible sleeve or flexible bag, a sealing layer removably covering the opening of the connector; and an elongated probe having a first end and an opposing second end, the second end of the probe being positioned within the passage of the flexible sleeve or flexible bag, the second end of the probe being configured to pass through the opening of the connector when the sealing layer is removed therefrom.