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System and method for facilitating hemostasis of blood vessel punctures with absorbable sponge
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1998-05-01
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Granted: 2000-12-19
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Expires: 2018-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture site in a blood vessel injects an absorbable sponge pledget in a hydrated state at an exterior of the blood vessel puncture to facilitate hemostasis. The system includes a tract dilator for locating the puncture, an introducer, and a plunger. The introducer includes a staging chamber for receiving the absorbent sponge pledget and a delivery chamber having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the staging chamber into which a hydrated pledget passes. The pledget is hydrated and compressed within the introducer and then ejected with the plunger to the delivery site to facilitate hemostasis of the blood vessel puncture. The system delivers the absorbable sponge pledget over a guidewire to ensure the proper positioning of the pledget over the puncture. The implanted absorbable sponge once delivered expands rapidly to fill the target site and is absorbed by the body over time.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew H. Cragg
- 👤 Rodney Brenneman
- 👤 Mark Ashby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B2017/00004; A61B2017/00637; A61B2017/00646; A61B2017/00654
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall; and the staging chamber having a first diameter, the delivery chamber having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, and a tapered section being positioned between the staging chamber and the delivery chamber for compressing the pledget from the introducer into the delivery chamber.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
155 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall; and the staging chamber having a first diameter, the delivery chamber having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, and a tapered section being positioned between the staging chamber and the delivery chamber for compressing the pledget from the introducer into the delivery chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein a proximal end of the introducer has a fitting for connection to a syringe for hydrating the absorbable sponge pledget and injecting the pledget from the introducer into the delivery chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein a distal end of the introducer has a smooth rounded outer surface for insertion into tissue of the patient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system according to claim 1, further comprising a depth indicating member positioned on an exterior of the tract dilator and a second depth indicating member positioned on an exterior of the introducer for accurately ejecting the absorbable sponge pledget into a patient to seal the puncture in the blood vessel wall.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
133 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall; and the staging chamber having a first diameter, the delivery chamber having a second diameter, with one diameter being larger than the other.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
133 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall; and the staging chamber having a first diameter, the delivery chamber having a second diameter, with one diameter being larger than the other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system according to claim 5, wherein a transition area is located between the staging chamber and the delivery chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system according to claim 5, wherein the first diameter is larger than the second diameter.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
142 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall; a proximal end of the introducer having a luer fitting for connection to a syringe for hydrating the absorbable sponge pledget and injecting the pledget from the introducer into the delivery chamber.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
142 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall; a proximal end of the introducer having a luer fitting for connection to a syringe for hydrating the absorbable sponge pledget and injecting the pledget from the introducer into the delivery chamber.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
142 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; the absorbable sponge pledget having a first configuration when located in the staging chamber and a second configuration being smaller relative to the first configuration when located in the delivery chamber; and, a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
142 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; the absorbable sponge pledget having a first configuration when located in the staging chamber and a second configuration being smaller relative to the first configuration when located in the delivery chamber; and, a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
146 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall; and wherein the staging chamber and the delivery chamber are configured to allow the pledget to be compressed from a first configuration to a second configuration when forced into the delivery chamber from the staging chamber.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
146 words
A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture in the wall of a blood vessel, the system comprising: a tract dilator having a lumen for allowing the tract dilator to be passed over a guidewire; an introducer having a lumen for allowing the introducer to be passed over the guidewire, the introducer lumen including a staging chamber configured to receive an absorbable sponge pledget and a delivery chamber; a plunger having a lumen for allowing the plunger to be passed over the guidewire, the plunger insertable into the introducer for ejection of the pledget from the delivery chamber into a patient to seal a puncture in a blood vessel wall; and wherein the staging chamber and the delivery chamber are configured to allow the pledget to be compressed from a first configuration to a second configuration when forced into the delivery chamber from the staging chamber.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-12-19 | 2004-06-19 | 2004-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-12-19 | 2008-06-19 | 2008-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-12-19 | 2012-06-19 | 2012-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |