Systems and methods for hemorrhage control and or tissue repair
Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
3-17-2005
Abstract
A bandage application system of the present for hemorrhage control and/or tissue repair of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the gastrointestinal tract is provided. The system comprises a bandage for hemorrhage control and/or tissue repair of the gastrointestinal tract. It also includes an apparatus for introducing the bandage into a treatment area of the gastrointestinal tract requiring hemorrhage control and/or tissue repair, and for removing the apparatus from the treatment area without displacing the bandage from being adhered to the treatment area, and without damaging the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, it also has a device for adhering the bandage to the treatment area.
Area of Special Interest
Digestive Health
Specialty/Research Institute
Gastroenterology
Specialty/Research Institute
Surgery
Specialty/Research Institute
Emergency Medicine
Location
United States
Assignee
HEMCON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Portland, OR)
Family ID
37011331
Serial Number
11/084,688
Tech ID
05-03-INV-F
Comments
Patent Number: 9,204,957