US6200328B1
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Device and method for facilitating hemostasis of a biopsy tract
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1999-06-16
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Granted: 2001-03-13
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Expires: 2019-06-16
Abstract
Abstract 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 system may also include a trail staging chamber for inspecting a condition of the sponge before delivery. 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.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew H. Cragg
- 👤 Rodney Brenneman
- 👤 Mark Ashby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B2017/00004; A61B2017/00637; A61B2017/00646; A61B2017/00654
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: an adaptor comprising: an elongated member having a first end, a second end, and a lumen extending from the first end to the second end allowing passage of fluid through the adaptor; a fitting provided at the second end for connection to a cannula; and a tapered section of the lumen tapering from a first diameter at the first end to a second diameter at the second end which is smaller than the first diameter such that a dry sponge pledget having a width larger than the second diameter is compressible when hydrated to allow passage of the pledget into the second diameter; and a transparent visualization chamber connectable to the fitting provided at the second end of the elongated member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: an adaptor comprising: an elongated member having a first end, a second end, and a lumen extending from the first end to the second end allowing passage of fluid through the adaptor; a fitting provided at the second end for connection to a cannula; and a tapered section of the lumen tapering from a first diameter at the first end to a second diameter at the second end which is smaller than the first diameter such that a dry sponge pledget having a width larger than the second diameter is compressible when hydrated to allow passage of the pledget into the second diameter; and a transparent visualization chamber connectable to the fitting provided at the second end of the elongated member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the transparent visualization chamber is an elongated chamber having a constant diameter along its length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein an interior diameter of the transparent visualization chamber is approximately equal to or less than the second diameter of the adapter lumen.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
157 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: an adaptor comprising: an elongated member having a first end, a second end, and a lumen extending from the first end to the second end; a fitting provided at the second end for connection to a cannula; and a tapered section of the lumen tapering from a first diameter at the first end to a second diameter at the second end which is smaller than the first diameter such that a dry sponge pledget having a width larger than the second diameter is compressible when hydrated to allow passage of the pledget into the second diameter; a transparent visualization chamber connectable to the fitting provided at the second end of the elongated member; and a removable vent cap configured to engage both the second end of the elongated member and a distal end of the transparent visualization chamber.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
157 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: an adaptor comprising: an elongated member having a first end, a second end, and a lumen extending from the first end to the second end; a fitting provided at the second end for connection to a cannula; and a tapered section of the lumen tapering from a first diameter at the first end to a second diameter at the second end which is smaller than the first diameter such that a dry sponge pledget having a width larger than the second diameter is compressible when hydrated to allow passage of the pledget into the second diameter; a transparent visualization chamber connectable to the fitting provided at the second end of the elongated member; and a removable vent cap configured to engage both the second end of the elongated member and a distal end of the transparent visualization chamber.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
148 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: an adaptor comprising: an elongated member having a first end, a second end, and a lumen extending from the first end to the second end; a fitting provided at the second end for connection to a cannula; and a tapered section of the lumen tapering from a first diameter at the first end to a second diameter at the second end which is smaller than the first diameter such that a dry sponge pledget having a width larger than the second diameter is compressible when hydrated to allow passage of the pledget into the second diameter; a transparent visualization chamber connectable to the fitting provided at the second end of the elongated member; and a removable vent cap configured to engage a distal end of the transparent visualization chamber.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
148 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: an adaptor comprising: an elongated member having a first end, a second end, and a lumen extending from the first end to the second end; a fitting provided at the second end for connection to a cannula; and a tapered section of the lumen tapering from a first diameter at the first end to a second diameter at the second end which is smaller than the first diameter such that a dry sponge pledget having a width larger than the second diameter is compressible when hydrated to allow passage of the pledget into the second diameter; a transparent visualization chamber connectable to the fitting provided at the second end of the elongated member; and a removable vent cap configured to engage a distal end of the transparent visualization chamber.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: an adaptor having a tapered lumen allowing passage of fluid through the adaptor, the lumen tapering from a first diameter at a first end to a second diameter at a second end which is smaller than the first diameter; and a trail staging chamber removably connectable to the second end of the adaptor and having a lumen with a substantially constant diameter which is equal to or less than the second diameter of the adaptor lumen.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: an adaptor having a tapered lumen allowing passage of fluid through the adaptor, the lumen tapering from a first diameter at a first end to a second diameter at a second end which is smaller than the first diameter; and a trail staging chamber removably connectable to the second end of the adaptor and having a lumen with a substantially constant diameter which is equal to or less than the second diameter of the adaptor lumen.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 6 , wherein the trial staging chamber is transparent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The system of claim 6 , wherein the adaptor include a first luer fitting at a distal end for connection to a cannula or chamber and a second luer fitting at a proximal end for connection of the adaptor to a syringe.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
91 words
A method of facilitating hemostasis of a puncture wound by injecting a sponge through a cannula into the puncture wound, the method comprising: inserting a pledget of a sponge into an adaptor having a tapered lumen; connecting the adapter to a transparent visualization chamber and injecting the pledget from the adaptor into the visualization chamber; visually inspecting the pledget within the visualization chamber to determine a condition of the pledget; connecting the visualization chamber to a cannula; and delivering the pledget through the cannula to facilitate hemostasis of a puncture wound.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
91 words
A method of facilitating hemostasis of a puncture wound by injecting a sponge through a cannula into the puncture wound, the method comprising: inserting a pledget of a sponge into an adaptor having a tapered lumen; connecting the adapter to a transparent visualization chamber and injecting the pledget from the adaptor into the visualization chamber; visually inspecting the pledget within the visualization chamber to determine a condition of the pledget; connecting the visualization chamber to a cannula; and delivering the pledget through the cannula to facilitate hemostasis of a puncture wound.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 9 , wherein the pledget is elongated as it passes through the adaptor and into the transparent visualization chamber.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein the pledget is hydrated in the adapter prior to delivery of the pledget to the transparent visualization chamber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein the puncture wound is a biopsy tract and the cannula through which the sponge pledget is delivered is a biopsy needle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 6 , further comprising a removable vent cap configured to engage both the second end of the adaptor and a distal end of the trail staging chamber.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 6 , further comprising a removable vent cap configured to engage a distal end of the trail staging chamber.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 6 , further comprising a removable vent cap configured to engage the second end of the adaptor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 6 , wherein the lumen extending from the first end to the second end of the adaptor is configured to allow passage of the hydrated pledget.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the adaptor includes a luer fitting at the first end for connection of the adaptor to a syringe.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the lumen extending from the first end to the second end of the adaptor is configured to allow passage of the hydrated pledget.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
129 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: a staging chamber for staging a hydrated sponge in preparation for delivery of the hydrated sponge to tissue, the staging chamber having an axial lumen, a first end connectable to a fluid delivery member, and a second end; and a vent cap removably connectable to the second end of the staging chamber, the vent cap when connected to the staging chamber allowing fluid to pass from the staging chamber through the vent cap, and substantially preventing the hydrated sponge from passing from the staging chamber through the vent cap wherein the vent cap includes a locating surface which positions an end of the hydrated sponge axially in the axial lumen.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
129 words
A system for preparing and delivering a hydrated sponge to a cannula for delivery to tissue, the system comprising: a staging chamber for staging a hydrated sponge in preparation for delivery of the hydrated sponge to tissue, the staging chamber having an axial lumen, a first end connectable to a fluid delivery member, and a second end; and a vent cap removably connectable to the second end of the staging chamber, the vent cap when connected to the staging chamber allowing fluid to pass from the staging chamber through the vent cap, and substantially preventing the hydrated sponge from passing from the staging chamber through the vent cap wherein the vent cap includes a locating surface which positions an end of the hydrated sponge axially in the axial lumen.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 19 , wherein the vent cap includes a locating surface which positions an end of the hydrated sponge axially in the axial lumen.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 20 , wherein th locating surface of the vent cap is positioned within the lumen of the staging chamber when the vent cap is connected to the stageing chamber.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-03-12 | 2008-09-11 | 2009-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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