Fibrin sealant delivery device including pressure monitoring, and method and kits thereof
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1. An apparatus for delivering a biocompatible sealant, comprising:
- at least two reservoirs for fluids to be delivered, an actuation assembly that causes the fluids to flow out of the reservoir through an exit port in the reservoir, and a pressure monitor coupled to the delivery device to measure pressure within the device.
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Abstract
Apparatus for delivering biologic sealant device that includes a pressure monitor coupled to the delivery device to measure pressure within the device. A method of treating a disc using the device as well as a kit including the device is described.
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1. An apparatus for delivering a biocompatible sealant, comprising:
- at least two reservoirs for fluids to be delivered, an actuation assembly that causes the fluids to flow out of the reservoir through an exit port in the reservoir, and a pressure monitor coupled to the delivery device to measure pressure within the device.
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- 44. A method of treating a disc, comprising injecting a fibrin sealant into a disc to seal at least one defect of an annulus fibrosus while monitoring the pressure of the fibrin sealant being injected, wherein the fibrin sealant comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein the fibrinogen and activating compound forms at least a portion of the fibrin after injection.
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58. A process for manufacturing an apparatus for delivering fibrin sealant device, comprising:
assembling at least two reservoirs for fluids to be delivered, an actuation assembly that causes the fluids to flow out of the reservoir through an exit port in the reservoir, and a pressure monitor coupled to the delivery device to measure pressure within the apparatus.
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60. A kit, comprising:
- fibrinogen, an activating compound, and a fibrin sealant delivery apparatus for injecting fibrin sealant into a human disc, wherein the apparatus is equipped with a pressure monitor.
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62. A process for forming a kit, comprising:
providing a fibrinogen component, an activating compound, and a fibrin sealant delivery apparatus for injecting fibrin sealant into a human disc, wherein the apparatus is equipped with a pressure monitor.
- 64. A method of treating a spinal joint, comprising injecting a fibrin sealant into a joint to seal at least one defect of a fibrous joint capsule while monitoring the pressure of the fibrin sealant being injected, wherein the fibrin sealant comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein the fibrinogen and activating compound forms at least a portion of the fibrin after injection.
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