CPC A61F 13/04 (2013.01) [A61F 13/00063 (2013.01); A61F 13/023 (2013.01); A61F 13/0253 (2013.01); A61L 15/225 (2013.01); A61L 15/58 (2013.01); A61L 24/001 (2013.01); A61L 26/0061 (2013.01); A61L 2300/418 (2013.01); A61L 2400/04 (2013.01); A61L 2400/06 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method for protecting and treating a lesion with active bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, comprising:
directly applying a hemostatic agent at and about a site of the lesion in the gastrointestinal tract in the amount and for a time sufficient to stop the active bleeding; and
once the active bleeding has stopped or slowed, directly applying a protective covering comprising an adhesive agent on top of and about at least a portion of the previously applied hemostatic agent, wherein the protective covering upon application on top of and about at least a portion of the hemostatic agent is in direct contact with both the hemostatic agent and tissue surrounding the lesion, provides a sustained protective barrier, and is capable of remaining at and about the site of the lesion for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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