Devices and Methods for Tissue Transplant and Regeneration

摘要

Devices and methods for transplanting tissue for the purpose of regeneration, for treating a patient having injured myocardial tissue, and/or for improving cardiac function through cell regrowth. More specifically, the devices and methods obviate the need for cellular alteration. The devices comprise a hollow cube with a sharp distal end, a stylet that is disposed and movable within the hollow tube, and a stopping device that constrains movement of the stylet. The methods comprise removing intact tissue from a first region of a mammalian organ and implanting the tissue in a second region of the same organ.

主权项

1. A device for repairing an injured myocardium by cellular regrowth, the device comprising:
a sleeve having a distal end for insertion into tissue; and a movable element within the sleeve that moves a tissue sample relative the sleeve.