Method for forming a tissue pocket to receive an implantable dev

Details Method for forming a tissue pocket to receive an implantable dev Method for forming a tissue pocket to receive an implantable dev

1997-11-25

1999-04-27

Shay, Randy C.

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

Breast prosthesis

Implantable

623 11, 606190, 606191, A61F 212

Patent

active

058975900

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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