Lion Implanter Pen
The LION implanter creates the recipient site and places the follicular unit graft in a single step, instead of making the incision and placing the graft separately. It is manufactured by Hans Biomed in Seoul, South Korea.
Implanters and replacement needles are supplied sterile, sterilised with ethylene oxide, in a double-layer blister pack, and are intended for single patient use.
Sizes and intended grafts
- 0.64 mm (HT06 / HN06): eyebrow and eyelash grafts
- 0.8 mm (HT08 / HN08): single-hair grafts
- 1.0 mm (HT10 / HN10): 2 to 3 hair grafts
- 1.2 mm (HT12 / HN12): 3 to 4 hair grafts
Choose the needle size that matches the follicular unit you are implanting. Each needle size fits the implanter of the same size code.
Needle specifications
| Size | Outer diameter | Inner diameter | Wall thickness | Slit width | Intended for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HN06, 0.64 mm | 0.64 mm | 0.51 mm | 0.065 mm | 0.25 mm | Eyebrow and eyelash grafts |
| HN08, 0.8 mm | 0.81 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.08 mm | 0.30 mm | Single-hair grafts |
| HN10, 1.0 mm | 1.02 mm | 0.86 mm | 0.08 mm | 0.35 mm | 2 to 3 hair grafts |
| HN12, 1.2 mm | 1.25 mm | 1.12 mm | 0.065 mm | 0.40 mm | 3 to 4 hair grafts |
Design
- Components: body, body cover, cap, stopper, bar spring, clip and needle.
- Needles are exchanged with a clip mechanism; the open part of the clip marks the orientation of the needle bevel.
- Needles are made of high-quality alloy metal and have a slit for loading the graft.
Changing a needle
The needle is held by a clip. Open the clip to release the used needle, fit the new needle, close the clip and adjust the cap position. The package insert describes each step.
Packaging and storage
- LION Implanter (Lion-HT): 5 implanters per box.
- LION Replacement Needles (Lion-HN): 10 needles per box.
- Supplied sterile (ethylene oxide), in a double-layer blister pack, ready for use once opened.
- Store at room temperature and protect from sunlight.
Cautions (from the manufacturer)
- Choose the needle size that matches the follicular unit before use.
- Take care not to damage the needle.
- Use only for the indicated purpose.
- For single patient use only.
- Report any problems to your distributor or the manufacturer.
Please refer to the package insert for full instructions.