MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641094098 A) filed by Meenakshi Academy Of Higher Education And Research; and Meenakshi Medical College Hospital And Research A Institute on August 04, 2026, for Micro-Surgical Applicator With Indexed Cartridge For Controlled Sequential Delivery Of Absorbable Pledgets.
Inventors include Dr. Parameshwaran. A; Dr. Muthubabu. K; Dr. Sravanthi. P; Dr. Rashmita Reddy K; Dr. Vigna Dutt. P; and Dr. Eliza Chinna Jose.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: TITLE: MICRO-SURGICAL APPLICATOR WITH INDEXED CARTRIDGE FOR CONTROLLED SEQUENTIAL DELIVERY OF ABSORBABLE PLEDGETS APPLICANT: 1. MEENAKSHI ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 2. MEENAKSHI MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE ABSTRACT The present invention discloses a micro surgical pledget applicator configured for precise, atraumatic, and sequential delivery of absorbable pledgets during microsurgical procedures. The applicator comprises an elongated tubular micro shaft defining an internal longitudinal lumen, a micro magazine containing a plurality of absorbable pledgets arranged in individual compartments, and a proximal ergonomic handle assembly operatively connected to an indexed advancement mechanism for controlled stepwise advancement. A distal delivery tip terminating in a delivery port cooperates with a distal retention gate to release one absorbable pledget at a time while preventing premature deployment of subsequent pledgets. The applicator further comprises a removable preloaded cartridge, an adjustable depth control stopper for limiting insertion depth, and a viewing window for visual confirmation of pledget advancement. The cooperative arrangement of these components enables controlled one-at-a-time deployment of absorbable pledgets with improved placement accuracy, reduced operative time, minimized tissue trauma, enhanced procedural efficiency, and consistent performance within confined surgical environments.
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