Apparatus and method for temporary hemostasis
US7806856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for providing hemostasis within a puncture through tissue includes an elongate member having a lumen extending between proximal and distal ends thereof, an expandable member carried on the distal end and a housing on the proximal end, the housing including an interior communicating with the lumen, and further including a valve assembly with a one-way valve allowing access into the housing interior upon application of a pressure differential across the valve, and a movable plunger for overriding and opening the valve.
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