Methods for sealing a vascular puncture
US8382797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00654
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for sealing a puncture through a vessel wall using a sealing device including an elongate tubular body, a balloon carried by the body, an outer tubular member carried over the elongate tubular body, and a sealant carried by the elongate tubular body adjacent the balloon. Retracting the outer tubular member exposes the sealant.
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