Patent ID: 6855160
Filing Date: 2005-02-15
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A tissue implant and agent carrying matrix delivery system comprising: a hollow tubular body defining an interior, distal end and distal port; an obturator shaft having a proximal end, distal end, an implant device support section adjacent its distal end, a sharp distal tip and a handle at its proximal end for grasping and being advanceable through the interior of the body; a matrix delivery tube, also advanceable through the interior of the body, having an interior lumen adapted to slidably receive an agent matrix, a push rod slidable through the lumen to advance the matrix through the tube and a distal end opened to the lumen; a slide slidably mounted on the body and connected with the matrix delivery tube to advance the tube through the interior of the body with movement of the slide; the obturator and matrix delivery tube being arranged so that each may be alternately advanced through the interior of the body to be placed in communication with the distal port.