Apparatus and methods for blocking needle and cannula tracts

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PATENT NO 9370626
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13503778

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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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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC223 GRINTER HALL GAINESVILLE FL 32611

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Batich, Chris Gainesville, US 8 189
Hagel, Erik Stockholm, SE 2 0
Sarntinoranont, Malisa Gainesville, US 7 23
Vazquez, Louis C Brandon, US 3 4
Willenberg, Brad Gainesville, US 1 0

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