| 摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for introducing an implant (16) into tissue is provided. The apparatus comprises a cartridge (10) having proximal and distal ends, inner and outer surfaces, and a central bore (14) extending therethrough having proximal and distal ends. An implant (28) having proximal and distal ends is within the central bore (14). A piston (12) is provided proximal to the implant (28) and slidably maintained within the bore (14), whereby, during operation, the piston (12) moves distally through the bore (14) and urges the implant (28) distally through the bore (14). The bore (14) is enclosed such that sterility of the implant (28) within the bore (14) can be maintained until the implant (28) is released from the cartridge (10) into the patient.</p> |
