INSTRUMENT FUER DAS EINSETZEN EINES INJEKTIONSRESERVOIRS.

摘要

An instrument for subcutaneously inserting an injection reservoir attached to an inflatable prosthesis by means of an elongated fluid conduit (32) is disclosed. The instrument (10) has a hollowed end (12) which holds the injection reservoir (30) to be inserted in a mating, releasable fashion and that end is attached to a handle for guiding the hollowed end (12) to the desired site. Desirably, but optionally, the end of the handle of the instrument is provided with a shaped tapered portion (17) to act as a dilator to create a subcutaneous pocket prior to insertion of the injection reservoir.