摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides a novel apparatus for delivering a surgical material to a target site within a body cavity. The apparatus is characterized in part by a rod-like member to which a support carrier and a separator layer are attached at a distal end thereof for securing the surgical material therebetween, and an introducer tube for insertion into the body cavity. In certain preferred embodiments of the present invention, the rod-like member is configured for axial flexibility at a distal end thereof. Methods also are disclosed for applying the surgical material to the target site using the apparatus of the present invention.</p> |