Apparatus for guiding the placement of a subcutaneous device

US9101389B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9101389-B2
Application numberUS-43192609-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 29, 2009
Priority dateJul 31, 2008
Publication dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2015

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An apparatus for guiding the placement of a subcutaneous device that includes a strap having an indentation configured for a fold of skin and fat layer to be positioned within the indentation as the subcutaneous device is advanced to a desired implantation site.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus, comprising: a flexible strap comprising an indentation configured for a fold of skin and fat layer to be positioned within the indentation such that placement of a subcutaneous device may be guided subcutaneously along the fold of skin and fat layer positioned within the indentation of the strap; and a handle attached to the strap via an open frame connection formed at an end of the strap, the open frame connection being formed to be position…

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What does patent US9101389B2 cover?
An apparatus for guiding the placement of a subcutaneous device that includes a strap having an indentation configured for a fold of skin and fat layer to be positioned within the indentation as the subcutaneous device is advanced to a desired implantation site.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Havel William J, Whitman Teresa A, Foerster Laurie D, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B17/3468. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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