51 devices · GMDN 64876
Specimen transfer scooping tools are single-use, hand-held instruments designed to safely move small amounts of clinical specimens or microbial cultures between containers. Clinically, they help avoid contamination while transferring samples—such as swabs, cultures, or body fluids—from a primary vessel (like a test tube or petri dish) to a secondary container for diagnostic testing.
These tools are typically classified as in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices and are regulated based on their intended use and risk level. They are usually supplied sterile, pre-packaged, and intended for one-time use to maintain specimen integrity and prevent cross-contamination in laboratory settings.
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