Methods for facilitating tissue puncture
US8864777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4435
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is disclosed for facilitating tissue puncture of a portion of biological tissue using a device, the device comprising a tissue supporting member that is adapted to be placed in a proximal position relative to a portion of the biological tissue and a tissue puncturing member that is adapted to be placed in a distal position relative to the portion of the biological tissue, so that the portion of biological tissue is between the tissue supporting member and tissue puncturing member, the method comprising: supporting the portion of biological tissue using the tissue supporting member; and advancing the tissue puncturing member in a distal direction such that the tissue puncturing member passes through the portion of the biological tissue, thereby puncturing the portion of biological tissue.
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