Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
active
07905842
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (10) and method for excising tissue (208) and closing a wound (156) that results from excision of the tissue (208) is provided. The apparatus (10) includes structure (14) defining an aperture (34) into which tissue (208) to be excised is exposed and a cutting member (96). The apparatus (10) also includes an adhesive bandage (140) for closing the wound (156). The adhesive bandage (140) is secured relative to a lower surface (20) of the structure (14) in a location for contacting skin (154) adjacent to the tissue (208) to be excised. The apparatus (10) further includes a device (150) that is actuatable for closing the wound (156) with the adhesive bandage (140) and actuators (108and182) for moving the cutting member (96) relative to the structure (14) for excising the tissue (208) exposed in the aperture (34) and for actuating the device (150).
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Banbury Jillian E.
Banbury Michael K.
Williamson IV Warren P.
Hindenburg Max
Smith Fangemonique
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Wood Herron & Evans L.L.P.
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