Patent ID: 7628184
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: A61L,A61M,B29C,B65B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An assembly comprising: a support and drive assembly including at least one first support and at least one second support laterally spaced relative to said at least one first support; a first structure in operable communication with and supported between said at least one first and at least one second supports of said support and drive assembly, wherein said first structure includes at least one needle assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of needle assemblies; a second structure supported by said support and drive assembly, wherein said second structure includes at least one seal assembly including a laser optic device that transmits a laser beam to seal at least one aperture created by said at least one needle assembly; and a drive unit in operable communication with at least one of said first and second supports for driving said at least one needle assembly between penetrating and non-penetrating positions.