Patent ID: 6629983
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A surface abrasion handpiece adapted for use to abrade skin of a patient, comprising:a housing extending along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end; portions of the housing defining a hole at the distal end of the housing; an abrasion element disposed in a plane retained by the housing in proximity to the hole; the housing being separable between the proximal end and the distal end to provide access into the housing to facilitate insertion of the abrasion element into the housing and removal of the abrasion element from the housing; the housing being adapted for connection to a vacuum source to pull a portion of the skin through the hole and to move the skin portion into contact with the abrasion element; whereby movement of the handpiece relative to the skin abrades tissue from the skin portion extending through the hole.