Vascular hole closure
US6368334B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0472
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for closing a punctured blood vessel is described. The method includes providing a suturing instrument adapted to apply at least one suture to at least a portion of a blood vessel in order to close a puncture wound therein. In a preferred embodiment, the suture is secured by crimping a sleeve member over the free ends of the suture.
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