Apparatus and method for inhibiting blood loss
US7455680B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for inhibiting blood loss from a puncture site. The apparatus may include means for locating a puncture site in a blood vessel wall. This apparatus is comprised of a tube and an elongated member that is positioned around the tube. The elongated member includes a proximal end and a distal end. Around the tube is also a dissolvable distal capsule, the distal capsule including a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the distal capsule attaches to the distal end of the elongated member. Inside the distal capsule is hemostatic material such as a sponge.
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