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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2007
Applicant:
David R. Tomlinson, Wakefield, RI (US);
Inventor:
David R. Tomlinson, Wakefield, RI (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/32 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A self adjusting pressure applicator that can be used to retain tissue without causing injury to the tissue and that allows for repositioning of the retained tissue. Such a device can be used in conjunction with a circumcision clamp or other surgical instrument to ensure accurate positioning of the tissue prior to surgical manipulation. When used with a circumcision clamp such a device can ensure accurate removal of the desired amount of tissue resulting in improved surgical outcomes.