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System, apparatus, and method for grafting tissue

US10080570B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2017
Grant dateSep 25, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23B51/05
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, apparatus, and methods may be adapted for grafting tissue at a tissue site that may include an elongate housing and a plurality of elongate cutting members. The plurality of elongate cutting members may define a cutting surface at a distal end of the elongate housing. The cutting surface may be adapted to contract from a first diameter to a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. The contraction of the cutting surface from the first diameter to the second diameter may define a tapered profile between the first diameter and the second diameter suitable for obtaining a tapered graft.

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