Patent ID: 9138210
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for cleaning and repairing a fistula, the apparatus comprising: (a) a debriding member, wherein at least a portion of the debriding member is configured to debride the walls of a fistula through contact with a wall of the fistula, wherein the debriding member defines a longitudinal axis, wherein the debriding member further comprises: (b) an implantable delivery member in communication with the debriding member, wherein the delivery member comprises an absorptive material configured to hold an amount of medical fluid, wherein the delivery member is configured to deliver the medical fluid to a fistula, wherein the implantable delivery member has a distal end such that the catheter is positioned between the delivery member and the anchor; and (c) a guide member in communication with the debriding member, wherein the guide member is configured to engage with the anchor, wherein the guide member is configured to facilitate movement of the debriding member through a fistula, wherein the guide member is located distally in relation to the debriding member along the longitudinal axis such that the debriding member is positioned between the guide member and the implantable delivery member.