Method and Apparatus for Tissue Copying and Grafting

摘要

The present disclosure relates to exemplary embodiments of method and apparatus for harvesting, handling and implanting small tissue grafts obtained from a donor site. In some embodiments the apparatus includes hollow needles and base that can be formed of one or more biocompatible materials that are biodegradable and/or dissolvable.

主权项

1. An apparatus for grafting at least one biological tissue, comprising:
at least one hollow tube comprising at least two points or extensions provided at a distal end thereof, wherein an inner diameter of the at least one hollow tube is less than about 1 mm, wherein the hollow tube comprises a biodegradable material, wherein at least one section of the at least one hollow tube is structured to be inserted into the at least one biological tissue at a donor site to remove at least one portion of a graft tissue therefrom when the section of the at least one hollow tube is withdrawn from the donor site, and wherein the at least one section of the at least one hollow tube is structured to be inserted into a recipient site to place the at least one portion of the graft tissue therein.