Access and closure device and method
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Abstract
Devices and methods for accessing and closing vascular sites are disclosed. Self-sealing closure devices and methods are disclosed. A device that can make a steep and controlled access path into a vascular lumen is disclosed. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.
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63 Claims
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1-55. -55. (canceled)
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56. :
- A method for forming a self-sealing arteriotomy comprising;
introducing a first introducer through an artery wall into a lumen of the artery;
introducing a second introducer into the artery wall to form a substantially lateral tract within the artery wall; and
advancing the second introducer into the lumen of the artery, wherein the tract becomes sealed after removal of the first and second introducers, when pressure acts on the artery wall. - View Dependent Claims (57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63)
- A method for forming a self-sealing arteriotomy comprising;
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