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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2019
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2012
Michelle Journey, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Sean Caffey, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Mark Humayun, Glendale, CA (US);
John Huculak, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Michelle Journey, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Sean Caffey, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Mark Humayun, Glendale, CA (US);
John Huculak, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
MINIPUMPS, LLC, Pasadena, CA (US);
Abstract
Surgical introducers aid surgeons in the implantation of medical devices. The introducer provides support and an even distribution of force for ease of insertion and prevention of damage to the medical device while protecting the tissue into which the device is implanted. A representative embodiment includes or consists of a locking device, a pair of forceps, a specially configured and/or angled head with a seat for the device to be implanted, and a gripping area.