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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2008
Eric J. Wengreen, Blaine, MN (US);
John E. Lovins, Oakdale, MN (US);
Randy S. Roles, Elk River, MN (US);
Robert J. Nehls, Lakeville, MN (US);
Eric J. Wengreen, Blaine, MN (US);
John E. Lovins, Oakdale, MN (US);
Randy S. Roles, Elk River, MN (US);
Robert J. Nehls, Lakeville, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments provide subcutaneous implantation tools and methods of implanting a subcutaneous micro-device using the same. Exemplary embodiments provide subcutaneous implantation tools including a syringe body, a dissection body, and a delivery assembly. Additional exemplary embodiments provide methods of implanting a subcutaneous micro-device, including inserting the dissection body of the tool described by the exemplary embodiments into an implantation site, where the dissection body includes a micro-device, and delivering the micro-device.