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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2000
James B. Elliott, Hacienda Heights, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus for introducing an implant into tissue is provided. The apparatus comprises a cartridge having proximal and distal ends, inner and outer surfaces, and a central bore extending therethrough having proximal and distal ends. An implant having proximal and distal ends is within the central bore. A piston is provided proximal to the implant and slidably maintained within the bore, whereby, during operation, the piston moves distally through the bore and urges the implant distally through the bore. The distal end of the cartridge includes a pressure-activated tip section enclosing the distal end of the bore. The bore is enclosed such that sterility of the implant within the bore can be maintained until the implant is released from the cartridge into the patient.