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Hemostatic patch

US8302323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2011
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/75
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a surgical patch and methods of using the same. The surgical patch includes a body having a substrate, a longitudinal slit bisecting at least a portion of the body, and at least one additional slit extending from the longitudinal slit defining a retractable section. The surgical patch of the disclosure may be used, for example, to provide hemostasis at a site of anastomosis. The present disclosure also provides kits including such surgical patches, as well as templates that permit one to cut the patch to a desired size and/or shape.

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