Apparatus and methods for blocking needle and cannula tracts
US9629943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2420/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for blocking needle tracts are disclosed. In some embodiments, the needle tracts are blocked by using a needle that includes an elongated shaft that defines an outer surface, and a polymer coating applied to the outer surface of the shaft, the coating being adapted to block the tract formed by insertion of the needle into an object.
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