摘要 |
<p>An insertion guide wire (10) with an anchor (24) formed in the distal end (22) for precisely locating a subcutaneous arterial wound and guiding a plug of hemostatic material (68) thereto. When the hemostatic material is properly placed, the anchor can be released and the guide wire removed, leaving no foreign object in the lumen (42) of the artery (44).</p> |