Apparatus for applying a hemostatic agent onto a tissue
US6368300B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M35/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method apply a hemostatic agent onto a tissue. The apparatus includes a tube having a first end and a second end. A lumen of the tube is tapered from the first end to the second end. A hemostatic agent source is within the tube. A plunger is included for directing the hemostatic agent from the tapered tube through an opening at the second end. The hemostatic agent can be directed from the tube through the opening of the second end onto the tissue.
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