SYSTEMS FOR CLOSURE OF OPENINGS IN ORGANS AND TISSUE AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

A tissue access and closure device includes an introducer portion defining a lumen therein, the introducer configured for providing access to a bodily cavity. The device further includes a tubular element coupled to the introducer portion where the tubular element includes a lumen therein, and a spring closure device received on or within the tubular element. The spring closure device comprises a shape-memory material having a relaxed, contracted state and an expanded state.