Device for removing an item implanted underneath the skin

摘要

A tool for use in fixing the position of an implanted item beneath skin, comprises:a main body,a channel in the main body, the channel defining at least two gripping interfaces for engagement with the skin and around the implanted item,wherein the interfaces are positioned such that, when engaged with the skin, the interfaces retain the implanted item in a known position relative to the engaged skin.;Methods of using the tool are also described.