Methods for draping surgical sites using peripheral cyanoacrylate drapes
US5957877A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/404
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are methods for draping a surgical site prior to surgery. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a cyanoacrylate polymeric drape on the skin surface of a patient peripheral to the surgical site. Surgery is then conducted at the surgical site.
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