Abstract: A fluidic media introduction apparatus for closing an opening in a vessel wall includes an elongated member with a fluidic media introduction port and a guide wire lumen. The guide wire lumen extends from a proximal portion to a distal portion of the elongated member. A fluidic media mixing chamber is positioned in the elongated member and coupled to a fluidic media introduction port. A fluidic media delivery lumen is coupled to the mixing chamber. A fluidic media advancement port is positioned at the distal portion of the elongated member. An inflatable member is coupled to the distal portion of the elongated member.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 26, 1998
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2002
Inventors:
Olexander Hnojewyj, Gregory M Cruise, Stuart D Edwards, Edward Gough