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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 2020
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2018
Becton Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ (US);
Timothy R. Hansen, Spring Grove, PA (US);
Mark Talmer, Pepperell, MA (US);
Kevin Bailey, Cockeysville, MD (US);
Dwight Livingston, Fallston, MD (US);
BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY, Franklin Lakes, NJ (US);
Abstract
A container for collecting a biological specimen is provided that includes a peripheral wall extending from a base. The container further includes a longitudinal tower disposed within the container. The tower forms a partition within the container to form at least a first chamber and a second chamber therein, wherein the first and second chambers are in fluid communication with one another. In addition, the container includes an insert disposed within the container opposite the base, the insert comprising at least a first opening and a second opening. The second opening provides access to the second chamber and is further configured to engage a specimen collecting device to leave a portion of the specimen collecting device within the second chamber. The first opening provides access to the first chamber and is further configured to receive a syringe therein for accessing the biological specimen. Associated systems and methods are also provided.