| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention is a surgical template (10, 40) adapted for use in implanting tissue ingrowth cuff assemblies and other semi-permanent or permanent transcutaneous medical devices. The surgical template of the present invention generally includes a body portion (12, 50) and a template portion (18, 56) wherein the body portion is substantially planar in shape and the template portion protrudes there from. The template portion preferably defines and annular shape and a cavity therein through which a cutting tool can pass in order to extract an appropriate amount of the patient's dermis and connective tissue. The remaining orifice or passageway is sufficient in size to accept a transcutaneous medical device, particularly of the CVC-type described above. The present invention also includes marking means (26) or a handle (64) for properly spacing the catheter or device passageway from the initial incision through which the surgical template is placed.</p> |
