Inventors:
Norton J. Bicoll - Dallas TX
International Classification:
A61B 1700, A61B 1734
Abstract:
Disclosed is a device for temporarily anesthetizing localized regions of living tissue. The device includes a substantially disc-shaped flat body with an aperture therein and a shank for supporting the flat body. The flat body is placed on the surface of the living tissue to be anesthetized and pressure applied thereto with the shank. A puncture device may be inserted into the tissue through the aperture while the tissue is temporarily anesthetized.