Patent ID: 8152827
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A system for storing and delivering a follicular unit, comprising: a storage device for holding a plurality of follicular unit delivery tools comprising a lower module defining a plurality of receptacles each sized to receive a follicular unit delivery tools, and an upper module configured to register with the lower module and having a plurality of guide bores, one for each receptacle in the lower module, wherein the upper module is separable from the lower module to expose upper ends of each of the delivery tools; a collet configured to selectively pick up the delivery tool from the lower module when present therein after the upper module has been separated and removed from the lower module; and a mechanism comprising an elongated obturator configured to pass through the collet and the delivery tool and to expel the follicular unit from the delivery tool after the delivery tool has been picked up from the lower module by the collet.