Vascular hole closure
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Feb 18, 2014
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Sep 5, 2002
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Jan 23, 2002
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Oct 21, 1996
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A method and apparatus for closing a punctured blood vessel is described. The apparatus includes a suturing instrument adapted to apply at least one suture to at least a portion of a blood vessel in order to close a puncture wound therein. In a preferred embodiment, the suture is secured by crimping a sleeve member over the free ends of the suture with a crimping instrument.
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