Method for forming a tissue pocket to receive an implantable device
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Apr 27, 1999
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Nov 25, 1997
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Apr 25, 1996
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A dissection glove for forming in a patient a tissue pocket to receive an implantable device. The dissection glove is constructed of an absorbent material formed into at least one recess with an open end for receiving a portion of a surgeon's gloved hand. A retaining mechanism is provided for releasably retaining the dissection glove to a portion of the surgeon's gloved hand. An extraction mechanism is optionally provided for extracting the dissection glove from the tissue pocket. The dissection glove may be constructed from a variety of materials, such as polypropylene nonwoven mesh or calcium alginate gauze. The present invention is also directed to a method of forming a tissue pocket in a patient for receiving an implantable device using the present dissection glove.
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