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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56. :
- A device for forming a self-sealing opening in tissue comprising;
a first introducer for creating an opening through a tissue wall into a lumen of the tissue, wherein at least a portion of the first introducer is configured to locate an inner surface of the lumen wall; and
a second introducer for creating a substantially horizontal opening through the tissue wall, wherein the first introducer and second introducer are part of a single device. - View Dependent Claims (57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67)
- A device for forming a self-sealing opening in tissue comprising;
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68. :
- A method for creating a self-sealing opening in a blood vessel comprising;
creating a substantially diagonal tract through a blood vessel wall, wherein the majority of the tract lies within the vessel wall and wherein blood pressure acting on the tract seals the opening. - View Dependent Claims (69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74)
- A method for creating a self-sealing opening in a blood vessel comprising;
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