Patent ID: 6663654
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An apparatus for the removal of foreign bodies embedded in the skin of humans or animals comprising forceps having a longitudinal axis and a pair of hinged jaws on either side of the longitudinal axis, a ring shaped rigid locator having an opening which faces distally of the forceps and which defines a plane by any three points taken on the proximal edge of the opening of the rigid locator, and a rigid connecting member having two ends, one and proximal and one end distal to the jaws of the forceps; wherein the rigid connecting member is attached at its proximal end to one of the jaws of the forceps and is rigidly mounted thereto and; wherein the rigid connecting member is attached at its distal end to the proximal edge of the ring shaped rigid locator, and wherein a straight line drawn through the center of the opening of the ring shaped rigid locator and perpendicular to the plane defined by the ring shaped rigid locator, runs between the jaws of the forceps.