Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vascular closure device adapted for use in closing a puncture in a blood vessel after e.g. a percutaneous interventional procedure. The disclosure also relates to a method for vascular closure using such a vascular closure device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 23, 2023
Date of Patent:
December 30, 2025
Assignee:
ARTERICA INC.
Inventors:
Thomas Larzon, Robert G. Whirley, Daniel Karlsson, Henrik Nyman, Joseph Humphrey, Cecilia Larzon
Abstract: Device and method embodiments discussed herein are directed to mechanical closure of an access passage in a tissue layer adjacent to an access hole in a vessel such as an artery or vein of a patient. Some of these embodiments may also be applicable to direct closure of a vessel wall in some instances.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 13, 2023
Date of Patent:
June 17, 2025
Assignee:
ARTERICA INC.
Inventors:
Henrik Nyman, Robert G. Whirley, Cecilia Larzon, Joseph W. Humphrey
Abstract: Collapsible tube embodiments may be used to promote hemostasis at surgical sites or any other suitable location. In some cases, vascular closure device embodiments may include collapsible tube embodiments in order to promote hemostasis at a surgical site during a vascular closure procedure.
Abstract: Self-expanding plug embodiments may be used in conjunction with vascular closure device embodiments to promote hemostasis at surgical sites or any other suitable location. In some cases, vascular closure device embodiments may include self-expanding plug embodiments in order to promote hemostasis at a surgical site during a vascular closure procedure.
Abstract: Vascular closure assembly embodiments may be used to provide hemostasis at vascular puncture sites or the like. Such vascular puncture or access sites may be created during a variety of percutaneous or minimally invasive medical procedures.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 18, 2020
Date of Patent:
March 26, 2024
Assignee:
Arterica Inc.
Inventors:
Brian Hauck, Robert Carter, Dion Thurow, Joseph W. Humphrey, Robert G. Whirley, Thomas Larzon
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vascular closure device adapted for use in closing a puncture in a blood vessel after e.g. a percutaneous interventional procedure. The disclosure also relates to a method for vascular closure using such a vascular closure device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 31, 2020
Date of Patent:
August 15, 2023
Assignee:
ARTERICA INC.
Inventors:
Thomas Larzon, Robert G. Whirley, Daniel Karlsson, Henrik Nyman, Joseph Humphrey, Cecilia Larzon