Patent ID: 7993367

Claim:
A system for sealing a puncture extending through tissue, comprising: an introducer sheath comprising a proximal end, a distal end sized for insertion through a puncture through tissue, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends; a tubular member comprising a proximal end, a distal end sized for insertion into the introducer sheath lumen, a lumen extending between the tubular member proximal and distal ends; a sealant disposed within the tubular member lumen; and a pusher member disposed within the tubular member lumen for deploying the sealant distally from the tubular member lumen when the tubular member is retracted proximally relative to the pusher member; and a locking element carried on the tubular member comprising one or more features for coupling the introducer sheath to the tubular member when the tubular member is advanced into the introducer sheath lumen such that subsequent proximal movement of the tubular member causes corresponding proximal movement of the introducer sheath such that sealant is deployed beyond the introducer sheath distal end, wherein the one or more first features are carried on a sleeve that is free to float on the tubular member.