Endoscopic wedge and organ positioner

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PATENT NO 5453078
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08205799

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An organ securing sponge device comprising a rigid dry absorbent linear compressed sponge body, sheet, net or pouch constructed of sponge material of polyvinyl acetal of a specific pore size density. The sponge when hydrated forming a wedge shaped sponge with a center cut out and an inclined surface which resists movement when engaging an organ, said sponge body when hydrated expands to position an organ which it has been laid adjacent to and having an absorbency of about times its weight.

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XOMED SURGICAL PRODUCTS INC6743 SOUTHPOINT DRIVE NORTH JACKSONVILLE FL 32216

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Gagliardi, John J Cranston, RI 33 1059
Valentine, Douglas R Oakdale, CT 7 408

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