Apparatus and methods for sealing a vascular puncture
US7993367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00654
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for sealing a puncture through tissue includes an introducer sheath sized for introduction into a puncture, cartridge sized for insertion into the introducer carrying a sealant, and a locking element for coupling the introducer sheath to the cartridge. When the cartridge is advanced into the introducer sheath, the locking element couples the introducer sheath to the cartridge such that subsequent retraction of the cartridge causes the introducer sheath to retract, thereby deploying the sealant from the cartridge within the puncture beyond the introducer sheath.
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