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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2005
Jan Philip Herweijer, Amsterdam, NL;
Erika Balzarelli, Zürich, CH;
Jan Philip Herweijer, Amsterdam, NL;
Erika Balzarelli, Zürich, CH;
Meda AB, Pipers, SE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for removing a parasite from the skin of a host, wherein the device comprises engaging means for engaging the parasite and removing the parasite from the skin of the host, and wherein the device comprises fixation means for fixing the device on the skin of the host, wherein the engaging means are adapted for movement. The device is preferably provided with administering means for the purpose of supplying a cooling medium to at least the parasite. The invention also relates to a method for removing a parasite from the skin, comprising of engaging the parasite, removing the parasite from the skin of the host, supplying a cooling medium to the parasite, fixing the device on the skin of the host and moving the engaging means for the purpose of engaging the parasite.