IMPROVED COMPONENT MIXING CATHETER

摘要

A dual catheter (360) for delivery of a two component sealant (22) such as a fibrinogen, has coaxial inner and outer catheters (372, 364) respectively, each of which conveys a sealant component (fibrinogen or thrombin). The dual catheter (360) has a mixing volume at its distal end to mix the sealant immediately prior to delivery. The inner catheter (366) is reciprocally movable to clear clogs from the mixing volume. Optional features include a channeled plug-like tip (366) to the inner catheter, and a malleable or resilient material at the distal tip (362) to resist tissue damage.