Extraluminal sealant applicator and method

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Severson, Ryan J (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

C606S214000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07972357

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.

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