Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Extraluminal sealant applicator and method
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Application No.: US13152625Application Date: 2011-06-03
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Publication No.: US08480705B2Publication Date: 2013-07-09
- Inventor: Michael Bettuchi
- Applicant: Michael Bettuchi
- Applicant Address: US MA Mansfield
- Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Mansfield
- Main IPC: A61B17/08
- IPC: A61B17/08

Abstract:
An apparatus for applying sealant to a target tissue of a surgical site is provided. The apparatus includes a handle, conduit and an end effector. The handle has means configured and adapted for operating the end effector and dispensing biological sealant to the surgical site via the end effector. The conduit stores and/or carries sealant towards the end effector. The end effector is configured to clamp around a body organ or tissue and apply and confine biological sealant in a substantially uniform manner thereto.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110238097A1 Extraluminal Sealant Applicator And Method Public/Granted day:2011-09-29
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