Patent ID: 8579934
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A device for sealing a puncture in a wall of a body lumen comprising: an elongate member having a distal end, a distal port located proximally from the distal end, a proximal port, and a passage connecting the distal and proximal ports, a sealing member disposed within the elongate member between the distal port and the distal end such that the sealing member is positioned entirely distal to the distal port prior to release, an obturator extending through at least a portion of the elongate member, the obturator having a distal portion adapted to selectively prevent movement of the sealing member in a proximal direction when the elongate member is withdrawn proximally to release the sealing member to seal the puncture of the wall of the body lumen, and a guidewire extending through the elongate member, the guidewire having a transversely disposed portion at a distal region.