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Marte Bratlie

Erik Elwing

Johan Rinman

Fredrik Ejdehag

Emma Widehäll

Erik Tandberg Askevold

Anna Arlbrandt

Ronny Brakya

Emma Widehall

The present invention relates to a method for selecting a patient for an implant removal procedure, wherein the patient as a subcutaneously implanted rod and is in need of removal of said rod.

Implant removal method

A tool for use in fixing the position of an implanted item beneath skin, comprises: Methods of using the tool are also described.

Device for removing an item implanted underneath the skin

Disclosed herein is a tool for removing an implanted item from beneath the skin, the tool comprising: a clamping device configured to engage with the skin to retain the implanted item in a known position relative to the tool; a cutting device for cutting an opening in the skin; and a gripping device configured to move through an opening in the skin and grip an implanted item; such that, in use, the implanted item is retained by the clamping device substantially in the known position and the cutting device creates an opening in the skin through which the gripping device then passes to grip an implanted item. Advantageously, the tool reduces the complexity of an implant removal process and does not require significant operator skill to use. It further reduces the time required and the variation in the outcome of such a procedure.

Implant remover

A tool for use in fixing the position of an implanted item beneath skin, comprises: a main body, a channel in the main body, the channel defining at least two gripping interfaces for engagement with the skin and around the implanted item, wherein the interfaces are positioned such that, when engaged with the skin, the interfaces retain the implanted item in a known position relative to the engaged skin. Methods of using the tool are also described.

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Oslo, Norway

Marte Bratlie