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Device for removing an item implanted underneath the skin

US10314617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims

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Assignee

REMOVAID AS · NO

Inventor

Marte Bratlie · Oslo, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 19, 2013
Grant date	Jun 11, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 13, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M5/425
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tool for use in fixing the position of an implanted item beneath skin, comprises: a main body, a channel in the main body, the channel defining at least two gripping interfaces for engagement with the skin and around the implanted item, wherein the interfaces are positioned such that, when engaged with the skin, the interfaces retain the implanted item in a known position relative to the engaged skin. Methods of using the tool are also described.

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