Patent · US Active

Closure devices, systems, and methods

US9414824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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760References

20Claims

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Assignee

Abbott Vascular, Inc. · US

Inventors

Aaron M. Fortson · Fremont, US
Wouter E. Roorda · Newark, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 3, 2014
Grant date	Aug 16, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00654
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure includes vessel closure devices, systems, and methods. A closure device configured to close an opening in a body lumen may include an elongate member having a distal end and a proximal end. An anchor member may be disposed on the elongate member proximate the distal end of the elongate member. A cap member may also be disposed on the elongate member a distance from the distal end of the elongate member. The anchor member and the cap member cooperate to close the opening in the body lumen.

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