Device and method for facilitating hemostasis of a biopsy tract

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6440153
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09953395

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A system including an adaptor and a syringe is used for facilitating hemostasis of a biopsy tract or other puncture wound by delivery of an absorbable sponge in a hydrated state into the wound. The adaptor includes a tapered lumen for hydrating and compressing the relatively large absorbable sponge for delivery through a relatively small cannula, such as a biopsy needle. The hydrated absorbable sponge is injected through the biopsy needle into the biopsy tract by fluid. Alternatively, the sponge may be delivered to the biopsy needle by injection of fluid and then delivered to the biopsy tract by a plunger or stylet. The implanted absorbable sponge facilitates hemostasis at the biopsy site or other puncture wound and minimizes the chance of internal bleeding. The absorbable sponge material is absorbed by the body over time.

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  • ALLEN FAMILY TRUST DATED 10/12/81;BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION;BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.;CRAGG, ANDREW H.;FEUCHTER, BRUCE;HARTZLER, GEOFFREY O.;KINGSBURY CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. III;KINGSBURY CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. IV;PACIFIC VENTURE GROUP II, L.P.;PEQUOT PRIVATE EQUITY FUND II, L.P.;PVG ASSOCIATES II, L.P.;WALLACE, GEORGE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ashby, Mark Laguna Niguel, CA 114 4616
Brenneman, Rodney San Juan Capistrano, CA 111 14960
Cragg, Andrew H Edina, MN 200 28216

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