Tissue penetrating device and methods for using same
US7226450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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