Wound penetrating hemostatic device impregnated with coagulant, antibiotic and/or anesthetic

Abstract

A tampon assembly used for penetration injuries to provide hemostasis and simultaneous broad spectrum antibiotic/anesthetic application. The tampon includes a helically-wound absorbent member impregnated with coagulant, covered with biodegradable or plastic accordion-pleated sheath including a bioluminescent tape outer marker. A measured dose of antibiotic/anesthetic suspension is sealed within the confines of an outer sheath configured as a perforated petal-shaped tip enabling wound insertion followed by through passage of the contained wound packing and treatment liquids/emulsions. A radio opaque cotton withdrawal string attaches to the absorbent member at the end facing the wound opening. An insertion shaft is used for tampon deposition within the wound. Manual pressure on the shaft causes seal rupture and expulsion of wound packing and treatment through the ruptured tip of the sheath. The tampon device may be sized to conform to various injuries, and used intra-operatively during surgery.

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         11 . A hemostatic device for placing wound packing and medications into a puncture type wound, comprising:
 an outer sheath having a forward tipped end adapted for wound insertion and a rearward end;   an absorbent material having a radio opaque cotton string attached to an end thereof proximate said rearward end of said sheath, said absorbent material configured to contain at least one of a coagulant, an anesthetic, and an antibiotic within said sheath;   a plunger engaging a rearward end of said absorbent material adjacent said radio opaque string for thrusting said absorbent material forwardly through said sheath and beyond said tipped end into a treated wound; and,   at least one rupturable seal within said sheath forward of said absorbent material, wherein said hemostatic device is configured for usability in emergency medical conditions where fast effective action is critical.   
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a bioluminescent marker on an outer surface of said sheath to enable usage of said device in low ambient light conditions.   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein rupturable seals forward of said absorbent material compartmentalize a broad spectrum antibiotic or other medication. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein said absorbent material comprises at least one layer configured in a helical coil within said sheath. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the sheath is covered in a lubricant material for ease of wound insertion. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein said tipped end is accordion pleated. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein said coagulant material is embedded in said absorbent material. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein broad-spectrum antibiotic suspensions are used in combination. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 18 , wherein anesthetic is used and is mixed with said antibiotic suspension contained between said seals. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein said sheath and its contents are constructed in a plurality of shapes and sizes to accommodate correspondingly sized penetrating injuries.