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A system including an adaptor and a syringe is used for facilitating hemostasis of a biopsy tract or other puncture wound by injection of an absorbable sponge in a hydrated state into the wound. The adaptor includes a tapered lumen for hydrating and compressing the relatively large absorbable sponge

A system including an adaptor and a syringe is used for facilitating hemostasis of a biopsy tract or other puncture wound by injection of an absorbable sponge in a hydrated state into the wound. The adaptor includes a tapered lumen for hydrating and compressing the relatively large absorbable sponge for delivery through a relatively small cannula, such as a biopsy needle. The hydrated absorbable sponge is injected through the biopsy needle into the biopsy tract by fluid. The implanted absorbable sponge facilitates hemostasis at the biopsy site or other puncture wound and minimizes the chance of internal bleeding. The absorbable sponge material is absorbed by the body over time.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture wound by injecting an absorbable sponge, the system comprising:a cannula for delivering the absorbable sponge in a hydrated state to the puncture wound;an adaptor connectable to the cannula for hydrating and delivering th

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture wound by injecting an absorbable sponge, the system comprising:a cannula for delivering the absorbable sponge in a hydrated state to the puncture wound;an adaptor connectable to the cannula for hydrating and delivering the absorbable sponge to the cannula, the adaptor having a tapered lumen with a large diameter end and a small diameter end, wherein the small diameter end is connectable to the cannula; anda syringe for injecting fluid into the adaptor to hydrate the absorbable sponge within the adaptor, and to deliver the absorbable sponge through the cannula.