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Method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area tissue

  • US 6,015,378 A
  • Filed: 10/03/1996
  • Issued: 01/18/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of immobilizing an area of tissue comprising:

  • contacting at least one primary suction port on a first paddle to a first surface of tissue;

    contacting at least one secondary suction port on a second paddle to a second surface of tissue;

    creating a suction in at least one primary suction port to cause the first paddle to grasp the first surface of the tissue;

    creating a suction in at least one secondary suction port to cause the second paddle to grasp the second surface of the tissue;

    moving the first paddle away from the second paddle; and

    fixing at least one of the first and second paddles to a stationary object.

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