Surgery – Instruments – Sutureless closure
Reexamination Certificate
2004-05-27
2009-08-11
Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Sutureless closure
C606S191000, C606S198000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07572274
ABSTRACT:
The present invention advantageously provides self-tensioning occlusion devices, systems, and methods for percutaneous access and closure of vascular puncture sites. One device comprises a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, an occlusion member, and a tensioning member. The occlusion member, such an expansible member, is disposed on a distal end of the body. The tensioning member, such as a spring or coil, is slidably disposed over the body and proximal the expansion member. Generally, during application, the tensioning member will be positionable against subcutaneous tissue so as to lodge and anchor the expansible member against the puncture site. In particular, the expansible member allows for sealing of the puncture site while the tensioning member applies and maintains tension to the expansible occluder so that it is seated against the puncture site at a vascular surface.
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Lang Amy T
Nguyen Anhtuan T
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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