Method and apparatus for forming a tissue pocket to receive an i

Details Method and apparatus for forming a tissue pocket to receive an i Method and apparatus for forming a tissue pocket to receive an i

1996-04-25

1998-06-16

Shay, Randy C.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

21617, 2167, 2 21, A41D 1900, A61F 202

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057662487

ABSTRACT:
A dissection glove for forming in a patient a tissue pocket to receive an implantable device. The dissection glove is constructed of an absorbent material formed into at least one recess with an open end for receiving a portion of a surgeon's gloved hand. A retaining mechanism is provided for releasably retaining the dissection glove to a portion of the surgeon's gloved hand. An extraction mechanism is optionally provided for extracting the dissection glove from the tissue pocket. The dissection glove may be constructed from a variety of materials, such as polypropylene nonwoven mesh or calcium alginate gauze. The present invention is also directed to a method of forming a tissue pocket in a patient for receiving an implantable device using the present dissection glove.

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