Patent ID: 9220489
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A tissue puncture closure device, comprising: an anchor; a sealing plug; a filament secured between the sealing plug and the anchor; a compaction member assembly disposed adjacent the sealing plug and structured and arranged to apply an axially directed compressive force to automatically compact the sealing plug toward the anchor, the compaction member assembly having a distal end and a proximal end; a spool having a portion of the filament wound thereon, the spool having a center; a follower cavity defined in the spool at a position offset from the center of the spool; a driving plate connected to the spool and arranged to contact and apply a force to the proximal end of the compaction member assembly upon rotation of the driving plate to advance the compaction member assembly; a follower carried by the follower cavity of the spool, the follower operable between the spool and driving plate to releasably connect the spool and driving plate.