| 20110172569 | VACUUM INSTRUMENT FOR SLOWING OR ARRESTING THE FLOW OF BLOOD - The invention provides a surgical vacuum device including a vacuum cup sized for attachment to and manipulation of a target tissue. The device further includes a vacuum hose for applying a vacuum to the interior of the cup, and structure for applying a tensioning force to the cup once it has been placed and a vacuum applied. The vacuum device may be utilized with minimal or no trauma to the target tissue or surrounding tissues. | 07-14-2011 |
