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Method and apparatus for follicular extraction and transplantation

  • US 7,156,856 B2
  • Filed: 04/29/2003
  • Issued: 01/02/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for extraction of follicular units comprising:

  • a generally elongated handle (12), which comprises a tapering portion (14) at an end thereof,a generally cylindrical biopsy punch (16) removably attached to the tapering portion of the handle (14),a perforator (18) affixed to the punch (16), comprising an annular portion (18A), which comprises an open end to allow the same to fit around the punch (16).the perforator further comprising a single solid spike member (18B), which extends along the vertical axis of the punch, generally parallel thereto,the perforator also comprising an extended member (18C), which is of a shape corresponding to the tapering portion of the handle (14) and lower portion of the handle (12) and abutting same,the end of the extended member (18C) extending outwardly from the handle to allow a user to engage and same and slide the perforator down the punch, to engage a patient'"'"'s scalp, providing a small aperture, the repeating of same in different positions resulting in a perforation thereon,a butt end of the handle (12) engage a component of a suction means (20), which functions to vacuum extracted follicular units towards guard member (24), which contains follicular units and prevents same from entering an aperture (22) into the handle.

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