TISSUE AND VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

摘要

Devices and methods for closing access points in tissue are described. The devices include a tubular element fabricated form, for example, biologic material, a biologic tubular structure, or synthetic material. Using minimally invasive procedures, the devices and methods described herein allow implantation of the tubular element through the access point or wound such that it traverses the tissue. The tube has a sealed end which prevents leakage of fluid from, for example, the heart or a vessel upon securing the tube to the tissue.

主权项

1. A vascular closure device comprising
a sealing tube, wherein said sealing tube comprises a first end at the distal end of the sealing tube which is open and a second end at the proximal end of the sealing tube which is closed, a sheath which encases at least a portion of the sealing tube, a pusher cable positioned within the flexible tube, wherein the distal end of the pusher cable comprises one or more counters, wherein the pusher cable is moveably associated with the sealing tube, and wherein the sealing tube is moveably associated with the sheath, and wherein the outer surface of a distal portion of the sealing tube comprises an adhesive element.