Method device for locating and sealing a blood vessel

Details Method device for locating and sealing a blood vessel Method device for locating and sealing a blood vessel

1995-06-02

1998-05-26

Schmidt, Jeffrey A.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606139, 112169, A61B 1700

Patent

active

057557276

ABSTRACT:
A device for locating and sealing a small incision or puncture in a blood vessel includes a housing with a plurality of openings formed therethrough. A plunger is slidably mounted in the housing and has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. The apertures in the plunger are aligned with the openings in the housing. A tube extends through each of the aligned apertures and openings and accommodates a piercing stylet that extends through the tubes. A suture guide extends from one end of the housing for releasably retaining a suture therein.

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