Medical device with adjustable epidermal tissue ingrowth cuff

Details Medical device with adjustable epidermal tissue ingrowth cuff Medical device with adjustable epidermal tissue ingrowth cuff

2002-07-23

2010-10-12

Sirmons, Kevin C (Department: 3767)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S539000

Reexamination Certificate

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07811257

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for making and using adjustable epidermal tissue ingrowth cuff and catheter assemblies for transcutaneous placement to provide periodic or continuous external access for medical purposes to an interior body region of a patent who requires such medical treatment over an extended period of time.

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