Subcutaneous delivery tool

US9622778B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Eric John Wengreen · Sammamish, US
• John E. Lovins · Oakdale, US
• Randy S. Roles · Elk River, US
• Robert J. Nehls · Lakeville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 14, 2008
• Grant date: Apr 18, 2017
• Expiry date: Oct 2, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M37/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments provide subcutaneous implantation tools and methods of implanting a subcutaneous micro-device using the same. Exemplary embodiments provide subcutaneous implantation tools including a syringe body, a dissection body, and a delivery assembly. Additional exemplary embodiments provide methods of implanting a subcutaneous micro-device, including inserting the dissection body of the tool described by the exemplary embodiments into an implantation site, where the dissection body includes a micro-device, and delivering the micro-device.