Patent ID: 7455680
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: A61B,A61L

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for inhibiting blood loss from a puncture site comprising: a tube; an elongated member positioned around the tube, the elongated member including a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated member distal end defining an outer surface having a maximum profile dimension; a dissolvable distal capsule positioned around the tube, the distal capsule including a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal capsule proximal end defines an outer surface having a maximum profile dimension substantially equal to the maximum profile dimension of the elongated member distal end outer surface, and wherein the distal capsule proximal end is bonded to the elongated member distal end at least until exposure to bodily fluid at least partially dissolves the distal capsule thereby releasing the distal capsule from the elongated member; and hemostatic material located inside the distal capsule.