Method and apparatus for arteriotomy closure

Details Method and apparatus for arteriotomy closure Method and apparatus for arteriotomy closure

1993-07-26

1996-01-23

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

606215, 606191, A61B 1704

Patent

active

054861950

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for quickly and effectively sealing an arteriotomy site in a patient. In particular, the invention provides an apparatus and a method for sealing an arteriotomy site which can be performed by a single operator. The arteriotomy can be sealed by delivery of a patient specific autologous fibrin glue to a debrided, synthesized area adjacent to the extravascular opening of the arteriotomy.

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