A system including an adaptor and a syringe is used for facilitating hemostasis of a biopsy tract or other puncture wound by delivery 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...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6086607?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6086607 - Device and method for facilitating hemostasis of a biopsy tract