Patent ID: 8690895
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for harvesting follicular units from a body surface, comprising: inserting a distal end of a harvesting tool into the body surface to surround and core a follicular unit; withdrawing the distal end of the harvesting tool from the body surface with the follicular unit at least partially retained in an interior lumen of the harvesting tool; and moving at least two arms of a grasping device operatively connected to the harvesting tool to a closed position, such that distal tips of the at least two arm of the grasping device are positioned in close proximity to each other and extend beyond the distal end of the harvesting tool to grasp and/or sever a connective tissue strand connecting the follicular unit to the body surface from which the follicular unit is being harvested, wherein movement of the at least two arms laterally to the closed position does not require simultaneous movement of the grasping device or a portion thereof longitudinally.