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Method of applying thrombic powder in laparoscopic procedures

  • US 5,273,531 A
  • Filed: 09/21/1992
  • Issued: 12/28/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/21/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A laparoscopic powder injector comprising a tube adapted to be inserted through a cannula for use in a scopic procedure, said tube having a first end and a second end;

  • means to introduce and hold powdered agent in said tube;

    means to force said powdered agent through said tube and out said first end wherein said means to introduce and hold powder agent in said tube comprises a chamber open into an interior portion of said second end of said tube, said tube having a tapered portion adjacent said chamber whereby powder can be added to said chamber when said first end is inserted into said cannula wherein said means to introduce and hold powder agent in said tube comprises a capsule containing said powder having first and second ends, wherein said tube includes a port adapted to open and receive said capsule, enclose and hold said capsule in place wherein said capsule comprises a rigid tube covered at both ends with frangible sheets, said sheets comprising a thrombic agent.

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