Vascular closure devices, systems, and methods of use
US8961541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00668
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue closure system can include a deployment instrument and a sealing element. The deployment instrument can be slidably mounted to and guided by a tubular medical device. The deployment instrument can be advanced over the tubular medical device to the desired location. The sealing element can then be advanced off of the end of the tool. The sealing element can include tissue engaging elements that are configured to automatically close upon deployment to bring together tissue. A slidably attached guided skin (or other tissue) cutter can also be used if desired to facilitate entry of the deployment instrument.
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