Flexible tamping member
US9743920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug. The methods and apparatus provide for a compaction device or a tamping device that improves control of the amount of force exerted upon the sealing plug. Further, the compaction tube or tamping device can deform upon application of excessive compaction force, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the sealing plug, anchor, or artery.
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