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US 2013/0158588 A1Published application
Abdominoplasty Umbilicus Finder Device and Method
AssigneeInnospan Enterprises, Inc.
InventorSteven Warnock
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AssigneeInnospan Enterprises, Inc.
InventorSteven Warnock
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A surgical device and method for locating the umbilicus during abdominoplasty surgery may include a device having a body and one or more projections. The body may be generally oval-shaped and fit around the umbilical pedicle. The device may be tacked into place with tacking sutures, by use of anchoring hooks on the body of the device, or otherwise held in place to assist in locating the proper location for a new umbilicus orifice during surgery. The one or more projections may be easily felt under the subcutaneous fat after all the layers of fat and skin have been closed. The method allows simple and accurate determination of the umbilicus following abdominoplasty to ensure proper positioning of the new orifice for the umbilicus.
An umbilicus finder device comprising an oval-shaped body, the oval-shaped body defining a void, and at least one projection extending from the body.
A device for locating an umbilicus, the device comprising an annular body, the annular body defining a hollow space for receiving an umbilicus, the annular body having at least one projection extending upwardly therefrom.
A method for locating an umbilicus during abdominoplasty surgery, the method comprising the steps of:
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