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Vascular sealing apparatus and method

  • US 5,868,778 A
  • Filed: 05/05/1997
  • Issued: 02/09/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for closing a puncture or other opening in a blood vessel, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) inserting a balloon apparatus through an introducer which is disposed in the blood vessel opening;

    (b) inflating said balloon apparatus;

    (c) moving said balloon apparatus into contact with the opening sufficient to effect a hemostatic seal at the puncture site;

    (d) introducing a procoagulant to the opening;

    (e) deflating said balloon apparatus; and

    (f) removing said balloon apparatus through the opening and through the procoagulant.

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