Tissue harvesting device and method

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2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Ford, Allison M. (Department: 1651)

Cutting

Tool or tool with support

Stationary cutter

C408S022000, C408S199000, C407S007000, C407S030000, C083S030000, C083S451000, C083S508300, C083S509000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07926401

ABSTRACT:
A tissue harvesting method and device for obtaining micrograft tissue particles within the size range of 50-1500 microns, and more preferably 500-1000 microns, and most preferably 600 microns. The particles may be processed after a piece of donor tissue has been excised from the donor site, or processed into the desired size directly at the donor site, and thereafter excised. Cutters having blades or cutting edges spaced in the range of 50-1500 microns are utilized to obtain particles within the desired size range. An elastomer is positioned between the cutting edges to push the excised particles out of the blades for ease of use.

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