Cerebrospinal fluid collection tubes and methods
US8231586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cerebrospinal fluid (“CSF”) collection tube includes a bottom end portion and a tubular sidewall portion. The tubular sidewall portion has a first end and a second end, the first end being sealed to the bottom end portion and the second end defining an open end portion of the CSF collection tube. The CSF collection tube further includes a filament element that is attached to an interior surface of the tubular sidewall portion and projects through the open end portion of the CSF collection tube. The CSF collection tube may further include a removeable cap.
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