TIGHT PUNCTURE SEAL

摘要

An arterial puncture closure is provided for closing a punctured blood vesse l in a human or animal body by means of the blood of the human or the animal. The arterial puncture closure includes a pressure chamber which is configured to be fastened onto the body in the vicinity of the puncture. The pressure chamber is further configured to be loaded with excess pressure. A part of the pressure chamber which is opposite to the bod y is provided with a retaining wall. A closing element of at least 1 mm thickness, is provided, the closing element being made of material having an elastic restoring force. Th e closing element is arranged in an area of the retaining wall in which puncture by th e cannula is planned.