Bioadhesive applicator

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1992-12-15

1994-06-28

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

606 93, 401 2, 2221462, 2221465, A61B 1700

Patent

active

053243056

ABSTRACT:
A bioadhesive applicator is disclosed in the present invention that allows a user to easily spread a melted adhesive material over a surface area surrounding an incision in an eye after a surgery thereby sealing the incision. The applicator generally includes a housing, a heat sink and tip assembly and a cartridge assembly. The cartridge assembly includes an adhesive material and a plunger assembly for advancing the adhesive material into the heat sink. The heat sink and tip assembly is attached to the front of the housing for melting and dispensing the material onto the surface area of the incision.

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