Endoscopic wedge and organ positioner

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1994-03-04

1995-09-26

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Internal organ support or sling

604317, A61F 200, A61M 100

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054530784

ABSTRACT:
An organ securing sponge device comprising a rigid dry absorbent linear compressed sponge body, sheet, net or pouch constructed of sponge material of polyvinyl acetal of a specific pore size density. The sponge when hydrated forming a wedge shaped sponge with a center cut out and an inclined surface which resists movement when engaging an organ, said sponge body when hydrated expands to position an organ which it has been laid adjacent to and having an absorbency of about times its weight.

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