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Method and Apparatus for the Containment of a Surgical Site

  • US 20090036918A1
  • Filed: 11/13/2007
  • Published: 02/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for the containment of a surgical site comprising:

  • an enclosure, with at least one port, securely coupled to the surgical site; and

    a source of pressurized fluid in fluid communication with the enclosure via the at least one port providing pressurized fluid to the surgical site;

    wherein the pressurized fluid establishes a hemostatic equilibrium within the enclosure by reducing blood egress through injuries in blood vessels at the surgical site thereby preventing bleeding at the surgical site.

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