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Methods for preparing a skin graft

  • US 8,617,181 B2
  • Filed: 08/06/2010
  • Issued: 12/31/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for preparing a skin graft, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a device comprising a frame, a lid, a bottom plate, a cutter plate, and a top plate, wherein said cutter plate is disposed between said top and bottom plates and wherein said bottom, cutter and top plates are fitted in the frame and wherein each plate comprises a plurality of holes and wherein as assembled the holes in the plates are aligned and the cutter plate is movable within the frame, and wherein the lid is adapted for connecting with a vacuum source;

    contacting the device to skin;

    applying a vacuum to generate a negative pressure within the device to thereby raise a plurality of blisters through the aligned holes;

    actuating the cutter plate to disrupt the alignment of the holes and to cut the raised blisters, thereby generating a plurality of skin grafts; and

    applying said grafts to a substrate.

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