Abstract: An applicator for dispensing uniform thickness layers of liquid to surfaces and especially surgical sealants to surgical sites to create, in situ, a surgical incise drape is disclosed. The applicator employs a supported thin layer of foam which achieves layer thickness which are substantially independent of the pressure applied to the applicator during use. Methods of using the applicator are also disclosed.
Abstract: An applicator for dispensing two separate tissue adhesives includes a generally elongate body having two distinct interior regions, each containing one of the two tissue adhesives. Hinged levers associated with each region selectively force the expulsion of the adhesive from the end portions of the applicator in response to application of force by the operator.
Abstract: An adhesive applicator for applying medical adhesives, and particularly cyanoacrylates is disclosed. The applicator includes a body forming an internal reservoir and an opening between the internal reservoir and the exterior of the body, a sponge disposed over the opening, a slotted tip nozzle disposed over the sponge, and a small orifice tip nozzle disposed over the slotted tip nozzle.
Abstract: Disclosed are methods and formulations for the treatment or prevention of infections on mammalian tissues such as skin. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a polymeric cyanoacrylate film containing mixed antibiotics over mammalian tissue.