Degradable expanding closure plug
US9757106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00623
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for closure of an opening in a medical patient's blood vessel wall is disclosed. It discloses a plug shaft which is: porous; blood absorbing; insertable in an opening in a blood vessel wall; and, at least partially comprises an ECM material. A first cap which is integral with the plug shaft at a proximal end thereof is disclosed. A second cap is integral with the plug shaft. An insertion tube, a pusher, surgical methods of use, and kits, are also disclosed.
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