Description
SpiraBrush is a time-honored device used to perform a cervical or lower genital tract biopsy.
During clinical settings such as colposcopy, a biopsy of the exocervix or lower genital tract may be indicated. If there is a suspicion of neoplasia, the SpiraBrush device, with a patented spiral-shaped stiff bristle brush, can be used to collect tissue from the cervix as an alternative to other punch biopsy devices. This device is designed to provide abundant transepithelial histology samples. When carefully applied to the lesion, pressed, and rotated, the 1/2 inch diameter bristle array, will gently micro-puncture the tissue and trap numerous full-thickness tissue pieces like multiple small punch biopsies. The SpiraBrush abrades the epithelium into the submucosa and traps the specimen between the straight stiff bristle array. Once the tissue is collected, the device head can be snapped from the handle after the biopsy and placed in the liquid fixative vial for transport to the lab.
WHY USE THE SpiraBrush DEVICE?
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Ease of use: Gently press on the cervical or vaginal lesion and rotate to obtain a biopsy specimen
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No pinching or cutting tissue ‚ Minimally invasive
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Less need for hemostasis following a biopsy
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Trans-epithelial histological sample
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The process as is customary for exocervical biopsy samples in the laboratory or as cell block
SpiraBrush CX is an FDA-cleared cytology device and FDA-compliant gynecological
biopsy device, providing specimens equivalent to the cervical punch biopsy.
Kylon, SoftBiopsy, and Soft-ECC are registered trademarks of Histologics LLC.