Biological tissue closure device and method
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1. A method for closing an opening in a biological tissue comprising:
- advancing a tensioning element into the opening, wherein the opening is located between an outer surface and an inner surface of a tissue wall;
tensioning the opening with the tensioning element in a lateral direction so that the opening collapses in a longitudinal direction; and
applying a sealer to the opening.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for biological tissue closure are disclosed. Arteriotomy closure and hemostasis devices and methods are disclosed. A device that can provide a lateral tension across an opening in the tissue and apply energy to seal the tissue is disclosed. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.
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28 Claims
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1. A method for closing an opening in a biological tissue comprising:
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advancing a tensioning element into the opening, wherein the opening is located between an outer surface and an inner surface of a tissue wall; tensioning the opening with the tensioning element in a lateral direction so that the opening collapses in a longitudinal direction; and applying a sealer to the opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for closing an opening in a biological tissue, comprising:
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inserting a closure device into the opening; bringing a first part of the opening adjacent to a second part of the opening in a longitudinal direction by urging the opening apart in a lateral direction with the closure device while the closure device is positioned within the opening, wherein the opening is located between an outer surface and an inner surface of a tissue wall; and applying a sealer to the opening. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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27. A method for closing an opening, comprising:
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inserting a first elongated member into the opening; inserting a second elongated member into the opening; and laterally expanding the opening, wherein expanding comprises applying one or more forces on the opening with the first and second elongated members to expand the opening in a first direction so that the opening closes in a second direction, wherein the opening is located between an outer surface and an inner surface of a tissue wall. - View Dependent Claims (28)
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