Arteriotomy closure device with anti-roll anchor
First Claim
1. An internal tissue puncture sealing device, comprising:
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a rotateable anchor shaped to advance in a low profile longitudinal configuration and to automatically rotate into an expanded transverse configuration when inserted through the internal tissue puncture, wherein the rotateable anchor is configured to minimize lateral rotational moments in the expanded transverse configuration;
a sealing plug connected to the rotateable anchor via the suture such that the suture extends through the sealing plug, through the rotateable anchor, and back to the sealing plug.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to an anchor that is configured to minimize or overcome lateral rotational moments that could potentially cause the anchor to laterally roll out of its intended position during use. The anchor is shaped to allow for a low profile longitudinal position and expanded transverse position. A device is used to initially insert the anchor in the low profile longitudinal position and then longitudinally rotate the anchor into the expanded transverse position when it is inserted through an incision or opening. The anchor is positioned at an internal portion of the incision or opening such that it seals an internal side of the incision. A sealing plug positioned at an external portion of the incision or opening. The sealing plug and anchor are cinched together with a suture to facilitate rapid healing of the incision or opening.
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35 Claims
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1. An internal tissue puncture sealing device, comprising:
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a suture;
a rotateable anchor shaped to advance in a low profile longitudinal configuration and to automatically rotate into an expanded transverse configuration when inserted through the internal tissue puncture, wherein the rotateable anchor is configured to minimize lateral rotational moments in the expanded transverse configuration;
a sealing plug connected to the rotateable anchor via the suture such that the suture extends through the sealing plug, through the rotateable anchor, and back to the sealing plug. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An arteriotomy sealing device, comprising:
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a suture;
an anchor shaped to advance in a low profile longitudinal configuration and to automatically rotate into an expanded transverse configuration when retracted, wherein the suture is looped through the anchor multiple times such that forces generated on the anchor upon retraction of the suture are substantially balanced with respect to rotational moments;
a sealing plug connected to the anchor via the suture such that the suture extends through the sealing plug, through the anchor, and back to the sealing plug. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A tissue puncture closure device, comprising:
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a suture;
a rotateable anchor shaped to advance in a low profile longitudinal configuration and to automatically rotate into an expanded transverse configuration upon insertion through the tissue puncture, wherein the rotateable anchor includes at least one anti-rolling tab positioned to prevent the rotateable anchor from rolling in a lateral manner;
a sealing plug connected to the rotateable anchor via the suture such that the suture extends through the sealing plug, through the rotateable anchor, and back to the sealing plug. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A tissue puncture closure device, comprising:
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a suture;
a rotateable anchor shaped to advance in a low profile longitudinal configuration and to automatically rotate into an expanded transverse configuration when inserted into the tissue puncture, wherein the rotateable anchor includes a suture inlet and a suture outlet, and wherein the suture inlet and suture outlet are spaced from one another by a minimized distance so as to minimize lateral rotational moments placed upon the rotateable anchor by passing the suture therethrough;
a sealing plug connected to the rotateable anchor via the suture such that the suture extends through the sealing plug, through the rotateable anchor via the suture inlet and suture outlet, and back to the sealing plug. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. An arteriotomy sealing device, comprising:
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a suture;
a rotateable anchor shaped to advance in a low profile longitudinal configuration and to automatically rotate into an expanded transverse configuration when inserted through the arteriotomy, wherein the rotateable anchor includes a suture passageway, and wherein the passageway is beveled to minimize frictional forces induced upon the anchor as the suture passes through the suture passageway;
a sealing plug connected to the rotateable anchor via the suture such that the suture extends through the sealing plug, through the rotateable anchor via the suture passageway, and back toward the sealing plug. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A tissue puncture closure device, comprising:
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a rotateable anchor shaped to advance in a low profile longitudinal configuration and to automatically rotate into an expanded transverse configuration when inserted into the tissue puncture;
a lubricated suture passing through the rotateable anchor;
a sealing plug connected to the rotateable anchor via the lubricated suture such that the lubricated suture extends through the sealing plug, through the rotateable anchor, and back to the sealing plug.
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29. A method of sealing a subcutaneous tissue puncture, comprising:
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inserting an anchor through the subcutaneous tissue puncture;
minimizing a rotational moment about a longitudinal axis of the anchor;
sandwiching the subcutaneous tissue puncture between the anchor and a sealing plug. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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Specification