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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 26, 1998
Olexander Hnojewyj, Saratoga, CA (US);
Gregory M Cruise, Fremont, CA (US);
Stuart D Edwards, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Edward Gough, San Carlos Hills, CA (US);
Other;
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.