Cell sampling device
US10327742B2 · kind B2 · utility
5Cited by
9References
16Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A swallowable cell sampling device comprising an abrasive material capable of collecting cells from the surface of the oesophagus is described. The swallowable cell sampling device may include an apparatus for retrieval comprising a cord. Moreover, the cord may be attached to the abrasive material with a hitch knot. Additionally, kits and methods involving the same are described.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.