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Description of the Angio-Seal device. (a) Introduction of a dedicated wire in the artery, followed by the insertion of a percutaneous closure device with an arteriotomy locator. (b) and (c) The device creates a mechanical seal by sandwiching the arteriotomy between a bioabsorbable anchor and collagen sponge, which dissolve within 60 to 90 days.
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Jude Medical) (Figure 1).
Chest X-ray after Angio-Seal placement.
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A repeat radiograph of the chest excluded hemorrhagic complications including hemothorax (Figure 2).