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Two-dimensional needle array device and method of use

US9743949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2015
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0807
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a device for obtaining biological tissue. In some embodiments, the device can include a first row of a plurality of hollow tubes; a second row of a plurality of hollow tubes, adjacent the first row of hollow tubes; a third row of a plurality of hollow tubes, adjacent the second row of hollow tubes, the first, second and third rows forming an array of hollow tubes; wherein each hollow tube can include at least one point at the distal end of the hollow tube, the plurality of rows forming a two dimensional array of hollow tubes; wherein an inner diameter of the at least one tube is less than about 1 mm, the distal end of each of the hollow tubes is configured to be inserted into a biological tissue donor site to remove a portion of tissue therefrom when each of the hollow tubes is withdrawn from the donor site.

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