Vascular plug having composite construction
CA 2593665 C · Owner: Hartridge, Tellis · Inventors: Ginn, Richard S.; Olsen, Phil; Palermo, Thomas J.
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This invention relates to apparatus and methods for use in sealing a vascular puncture site, particularly sites of punctures that are the result of catheterization or other interventional procedures. In several of the preferred embodiments, the sealing device includes a sealing member and a tether. The sealing member generally performs the function of occupying a space in an incision, puncture, or other wound and sealing the space in the incision, puncture, or wound that it occupies to prevent further blood flow. , The tether is typically attached in some manner to the sealing member and , provides the user with the ability to withdraw the sealing member if necessary. In a …
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- Filed January 13, 2006 and granted July 23, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 13, 2026.
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