Patent ID: 6471667
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: A61B,A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of applying a biological adhesive employing a handheld applicator having:a) an adhesive aperture for applying the biological adhesive to a prepared portion of a work surface; b) a suction aperture disposed to apply suction to an unprepared portion of the work surface adjacent to the prepared portion; c) a suction control valve having a valve member movable to provide a variable level of suction at the suction aperture, the method comprising: i) operating the suction control valve to set the valve member to a position providing a desired level of suction; ii) applying suction to prepare a portion of the work surface; iii) applying the biological adhesive to the prepared work surface portion; and iv) translating the applicator across the work surface so that the suction aperture moves from the prepared portion of the work surface to an unprepared portion.