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Tissue penetrating device and methods for using same

US7226450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2002
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3289
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for tissue, especially hard tissue, penetration which incorporated a novel paddle-shaped needle for low friction rotatory penetration of the tissue. A controlled delivery or extraction system is also disclosed for the transfer of material from the device into a tissue site or transfer of material from the tissue site to the device. The delivery system or extraction system includes at least on solenoid or other similar device.

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