Balloon method and apparatus for vascular closure following arterial catheterization
US7008441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/1002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for hemostasis of an artery having a puncture after arterial catheterization, the apparatus includes a catheter introducer having a forward end and a hemostasis device including an elongate flexible hollow shaft having an inflatable anchor balloon at a forward end thereof and an inflatable peripheral balloon adjacent the forward end of the flexible hollow shaft, the hemostasis device being arranged to be insertable into an artery via the catheter introducer.A method for hemostasis of an artery having a puncture after arterial catheterization is also disclosed.
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