FR2784023A1 - Analysis container for medical sample has transparent plastics pot with holes in stopper for sample extraction and suction tubes - Google Patents

Abstract

The analysis container for a medical sample has a pot (1) of transparent plastics with a hermetically sealable stopper (2) with two closable holes (3,4). One hole receives a suction tube (6) and the other a sample receiving tube positioned in the mouth of an infant.

Description

The present invention relates to a container device for the

  recovery for sputum analysis. In the medical field, to determine the nature of certain infections, sputum analysis is carried out. Sputum removal is relatively easy in adults, on the other hand it is not the same for children, and especially very young

children and even infants.

  In practice, to withdraw a sputum from a child's mouth, a suction means is used, such as a vacuum pump or the like, connected to a flexible tube for single use, the end of which is introduced into the mouth. of the child, the sputum sucked being conveyed into a container from which it is transferred into a sterile jar called "sputum jar" or "transparent sterile compact, which is

  then entrusted to an analysis laboratory.

  This way of practicing has many drawbacks. Indeed, successive manipulations of the sputum can favor the contribution of bacteria, which

  are likely to distort the results of the analyzes.

  In addition, the various operations are relatively long for the practitioner, it is inter alia necessary to proceed to the cleaning and the sterilization of the container

  to collect sputum.

  The present invention aims to provide a container device for recovery for sputum analysis to remedy these various

disadvantages.

  The container device for recovery with a view to sputum analysis according to the invention is essentially characterized in that it comprises a jar of transparent plastic material on which a plug pierced with two closable holes is adaptable, l 'one being intended for connection of the duct of a suction means while the other is intended for connection of a flexible hose for single use for the

  removal of a sputum from a patient's mouth.

  In practice, the plug is placed hermetically on the pot, and is connected on the one hand to the conduit

  of the suction means, and on the other hand to the flexible hose.

  Then the free end of the flexible hose is introduced into the patient's mouth while the suction means is activated. There is then created in the pot a depression allowing the suction by the flexible pipe of a sputum which falls in said pot. Then just close the plug holes and entrust the jar to an analysis laboratory. According to an additional characteristic of the device according to the invention, two tubular end pieces project from the upper face of the plug, each in the extension of one of the orifices, said end pieces allowing connection for one of the conduit of the means

  for the other, the flexible hose.

  According to another additional characteristic of the device according to the invention, the tips are of shape

  frustoconical, but of opposite orientation.

  According to another additional characteristic of the device according to the invention, each of the end pieces is closable by means of a cap, or else the plug is

recoverable with another cap.

  According to an additional characteristic of the device according to the invention, the stopper has a small tubular extension opposite the orifice for connection to the duct of the suction means. The advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent from the

  description which follows and which relates to the appended drawing,

  which represents a non-limiting embodiment thereof.

  In the accompanying drawing: - Figure 1 shows a perspective view

  and exploded view of a container device according to the invention.

  - Figure 2 shows a sectional view along

of the same device.

  If we refer to these figures, we can see that a container device for recovery for sputum analysis comprises a container or pot part 1, preferably made of transparent plastic, and a cap 2, which allows an airtight seal of the

pot 1.

  The plug 2 has two orifices 3 and 4, visible only in FIG. 2, the orifice 3 is extended by a tubular end piece 30 projecting from the upper face 20 of the plug 2, while the orifice 4 is

  extended in the same direction by a tubular end piece 40.

  The end pieces 30 and 40 are frustoconical but of opposite orientation, that is to say that the end piece 30 is narrowing towards its free end, while the end piece 40 is flaring. The end piece 30 is intended for the connection of a flexible disposable hose 5 whose free end, not shown, is intended to be introduced into the mouth of the patient, while the end piece 40 is intended for the connection of '' a conduit 6 itself connected to a means

suction, not shown.

  The transverse dimensions of the flexible pipe 5 and the conduit 6, and the shape and dimensions of the end pieces and 40 are such that it is not possible to make a mistake by adapting the flexible pipe 5 to the end piece 40 and the

conduit 6 on the nozzle 30.

  In addition, the frustoconical shape of the end pieces 30 and

  facilitates the adaptation of the pipe 5 and the pipe 6.

  It can also be seen in Figure 2, that the plug 2 has at its lower face 21, opposite the orifice 4, a tubular extension 41 intended to create

turbulence in.

  The use of the container device according to the invention is as follows, the stopper 2 is hermetically secured on the pot 1, and the flexible pipe 5 and the conduit 6 are connected to the ends, respectively 30 and 40. The end free, not visible, of the pipe 5 is introduced into the mouth of the patient, while the suction means is activated. Under the effect of the suction means, a depression is created in the pot 2, which allows the suction by the pipe 5 of a sputum which falls in the pot 1. Then simply remove the pipe 5 and the conduit 6 of the end pieces 30 and 40, and to place on the latter plugs, not shown, or else another closure plug which can be joined to the plug 2 and which covers the

two tips 30 and 40.

  The device according to the invention makes it possible, compared to existing devices, to limit the number of manipulations. In practice, the pot 1, the stopper 2, the caps for the end caps or the closure plug, as well as a label allowing to write information relating to the contents of the pot, can be packaged in the same packaging, of way & be ready to use. Note that a pair of gloves intended for the practitioner can

  also be integrated into the packaging.

  It goes without saying that the present invention does not

  cannot be limited to the foregoing description of one of

  its embodiments, capable of undergoing a certain number of modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (4)

  1) container device for recovery with a view to sputum analysis, characterized in that it comprises a pot (1) of transparent plastic material on which a plug (2) pierced with two closable holes is adaptable ( 3, 4), one being intended for the connection of a flexible disposable hose (5) for collecting a sputum from a patient's mouth, while the other is intended for connecting the conduit (6) of a means of aspiration.   2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that two tubular ends (30, 40) protrude from the upper face (20) of the plug (2), each in the extension of one of the orifices (3, 4) , said end pieces (30, 40) allowing connection for one of the flexible pipe (5), and for the other of the conduit (6) of the suction means. 3) Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the end pieces (30, 40) are of shape   frustoconical, but of opposite orientation.   4) Device according to claim 2 or claim 3, characterized in that each of the end pieces   (30, 40) is closable by means of a cap.   ) Device according to any one of   Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the plug (2) can be covered with another cap.   6) Device according to any one of   previous claims characterized in that the plug   (2) has below, opposite the orifice (4) for connection to the duct (6) of the suction means, a small tubular extension (21).