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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D566272 | Vessel closure device | 04/08/2008 |
| 7144411 | Apparatus and methods for positioning a vascular sheath An apparatus for positioning an introducer sheath includes a sheath having a distal end including first and second ports, the second port being located distally from the first port. An obturator is slidable within the sheath that includes a distal region that sealin... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7001398 | Closure device and methods for making and using them A method for closing an opening in a wall of a body lumen wherein an elongate member is advanced into the body lumen and a distal portion of an obturator is positioned distally beyond the distal end of the elongate member within the body lumen and in which one or mo... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6942674 | Apparatus and methods for delivering a closure device An apparatus for delivering a clip to close an opening through tissue includes a sheath and a carrier assembly including a clip therein that is slidable on the sheath. An actuator assembly is connectable to the sheath, and telescoping actuator members extend from th... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6780197 | Apparatus and methods for delivering a vascular closure device to a body lumen An apparatus for delivering a closure element into a puncture communicating with a blood vessel includes an introducer sheath, and a locator member disposed within the sheath, the locator member having a distal portion extending distally beyond the distal end of the... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6749621 | Sheath apparatus and methods for delivering a closure device An apparatus for delivering a clip includes an introducer sheath including an outer surface extending between its proximal and distal ends. A clip is carried on the outer surface, e.g., on a carrier assembly that is slidable along the outer surface from the proximal... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6719777 | Closure device and methods for making and using them A vascular clip includes a peripheral body defining a plane, and tines extending from the body transversely with respect to the plane, the tines biased towards a planar configuration. The clip includes expandable elements disposed along its periphery that are biased... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6695867 | Plunger apparatus and methods for delivering a closure device An apparatus for delivering a clip includes an introducer sheath including an outer surface extending between its proximal and distal ends, and a hub on the proximal end that includes spacer elements spaced away from the outer surface. An annular clip inc... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6632238 | Vascular sheath with puncture site closure apparatus and methods of use Apparatus and methods are provided for use in sealing a vascular puncture site. The invention comprises an introducer sheath with an integrated closure component. The closure component includes an advanceable resilient spring clip with an expanded deliver... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6623510 | Closure device and methods for making and using them A clip for engaging tissue includes a generally annular-shaped body defining a plane and disposed about a central axis extending normal to the plane. The body includes alternating inner and outer curved regions, defining a zigzag pattern about a periphery... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6461364 | Vascular sheath with bioabsorbable puncture site closure apparatus and methods of use Apparatus and methods are provided for use in sealing a vascular puncture site. The invention comprises an introducer sheath with an integrated closure component. The closure component includes a fastener and an advanceable, deformable clip having a deliv... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6391048 | Integrated vascular device with puncture site closure component and sealant and methods of use Apparatus and methods are provided for use in sealing a vascular puncture site. The invention comprises an integrated vascular device having a sheath with a closure component and puncture sealant. The closure component is disposed on and advanceable over ... | 05/21/2002 |
