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US 11,759,582 B2Granted
Method of using sealants in a gas arthroscopy procedure
AssigneeCannuflow, Inc.
InventorTheodore R. Kucklick
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Abstract
A method of performing a gas arthroscopy by injecting a joint capsule with sealant prior to insufflation with gas. This sealant can be any biocompatible gel or liquid with sufficient viscosity or sealing capability to prevent air embolisms while performing gas arthroscopy.
Claims14
A method of performing dry gas arthroscopy using a surgical sealant, the method comprising:
- injecting a dissolvable viscous gel surgical sealant into a joint capsule through a delivery device;
- insufflating the joint capsule with gas;
- performing an arthroscopic surgical procedure;
- and
- upon completion of the arthroscopic surgical procedure, allowing the gas to escape from the joint capsule.
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A method of performing dry gas arthroscopy using a surgical sealant, said method comprising:
- injecting a dissolvable viscous gel surgical sealant into a joint capsule with an arthroscopic instrument, said arthroscopic instrument further comprising a sprayer disposed at a distal end of the arthroscopic instrument;
- spraying the sealant in the joint capsule;
- insufflating the joint capsule prior to an arthroscopic surgical procedure;
- performing the arthroscopic surgical procedure;
- and
- upon completion of the arthroscopic surgical procedure, allowing a gas to escape from the joint capsule.
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