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US 7,678,133 B2Granted
Biological tissue closure device and method
AssigneeArstasis, Inc.
InventorD. Bruce Modesitt
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Abstract
Devices and methods for biological tissue closure are disclosed. Arteriotomy closure and hemostasis devices and methods are disclosed. A device that can provide a lateral tension across an opening in the tissue and apply energy to seal the tissue is disclosed. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.
Claims28
A method for closing an opening in a biological tissue comprising:
- advancing a tensioning element into the opening, wherein the opening is located between an outer surface and an inner surface of a tissue wall;
- tensioning the opening with the tensioning element in a lateral direction so that the opening collapses in a longitudinal direction;
- and
- applying a sealer to the opening.
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A method for closing an opening in a biological tissue, comprising:
- inserting a closure device into the opening;
- bringing a first part of the opening adjacent to a second part of the opening in a longitudinal direction by urging the opening apart in a lateral direction with the closure device while the closure device is positioned within the opening, wherein the opening is located between an outer surface and an inner surface of a tissue wall;
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- applying a sealer to the opening.
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A method for closing an opening, comprising:
- inserting a first elongated member into the opening;
- inserting a second elongated member into the opening;
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- laterally expanding the opening, wherein expanding comprises applying one or more forces on the opening with the first and second elongated members to expand the opening in a first direction so that the opening closes in a second direction, wherein the opening is located between an outer surface and an inner surface of a tissue wall.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.