EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION CANNULA HEMOSTATIC PLUG

摘要

The present invention is a hemostatic plug for use with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) cannulas that allow quick access to the blood vessel as well as maintaining a sterile environment to resume ECMO, if needed. It is designed to be a universal fit for use with adult ECMO circuits. The plug consists of a hemostatic membrane, a collection chamber and a cap. The membrane is designed to allow catheter delivery of up to a 19 French diameter through the ECMO cannula. The collection chamber allows the distribution of blood pressure over a broader surface, which allows additional hemostasis in addition to the membranes. The plug is then further reinforced with a cap that provides additional hemostasis, but when removed, allows hemostatic access into the blood vessel via the ECMO cannula.

主权项

1. A hemostatic plug apparatus for temporary sealing of a catheter in an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system comprising:
a) a collection chamber having a proximal and a distal end, the proximal end adapted to be inserted in the distal end of the ECMO catheter and a distal end adapted to position a hemostatic membrane and receive a hemostatic locking cap; b) a hemostatic membrane; and c) a hemostatic locking cap adapted to hemostatically seal the distal end of the collection chamber.