Hemostasis apparatus and method
US5350388A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0815
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A kit for effecting hemostatis of an organ comprises a mesh and a sack. The mesh is formed of semirigid, bioabsorbable material adapted to be generally conformingly disposed on at least the bleeding surface of an organ. The sack is made of flexible, elastic, air-impermeable material adapted to be elastically stretched over the mesh and over a substantial portion of the organ and then released to compress the organ portion and thereby decrease the flow of blood thereto. The sack further permits operative attachment of the undersurface thereof to a vacuum source so that portions of the organ may be pulled outwardly by the vacuum into the interstices of the underlying mesh to promote hemostasis.
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