Patent ID: 6733480
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A multilumen discharge assembly for delivering mixed biological adhesives comprising:a base portion including a flow path to provide mixed biological adhesives there-through; an elongate cylinder defining a plurality of axially extending flow channels connected to an outlet port, said elongate cylinder rotatably mounted relative to said base portion to permit sequential alignment of said flow path with a respective one of said plurality of flow channels upon rotation thereof wherein said elongate cylinder is adapted to provide longitudinal movement of at least a distal portion thereof to eject at least a portion of said clogging material; and a declogging mechanism disposed adjacent said elongate cylinder and including at least one scraping member for scraping a portion of said outlet port to provide a substantially clear opening for delivering mixed biological adhesives wherein said declogging mechanism further includes a declogging projection disposed at a distal end of a longitudinally extending shaft in axial alignment with said opening in said outlet port to eject clogging material from said opening.