Methods and apparatus for hemostasis following arterial catheterization
US8372072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00898
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for producing hemostasis of an artery of a patient having a puncture following arterial catheterization including introducing a hemostasis device including at least one electrode into the vicinity of the puncture, supplying an electric current to the at least one electrode, thereby heating blood in the vicinity of the puncture and causing coagulation of the blood and subsequently removing the hemostasis device from the patient.
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