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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2024
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2020
Applicant:
Sapphiros Laboratories Llc, Boston, MA (US);
Inventors:
Robin Y. Smith, Boston, MA (US);
Mike Robbat, Boston, MA (US);
Assignee:
SAPPHIROS LABORATORIES LLC, Boston, MA (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 10/02 (2006.01); C12N 15/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 10/02 (2013.01); C12N 15/1003 (2013.01); A61B 2010/0216 (2013.01);
Abstract
The disclosed technology relates generally to devices, kits, and related methods for collecting biological samples for genetic testing. In various embodiments, a DNA collection device for collecting cells from an orifice of a human subject includes an elongate arm. The DNA collection device further includes a swab head disposed at a distal end of the elongate arm, wherein the swab head is sized to at least partially enter the orifice, and wherein the swab head comprises a plurality of bristles disposed on a surface of the swab head.