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Device Type | Vascular Closure Device |
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Manufacturer | Abbott |
Deployment Method | Manual |
Delivery Method | Percutaneous |
Sterility | Sterile |
Single Use | Yes |
Indication | For femoral artery access site closure |
Sheath Compatibility | 5F |
Vessel Size | 8 mm |
Connect the Exchange Sheath to the Clip Applier, ensuring a secure attachment with an audible "click".
Deploy locator wings by retracting the applier and depressing the plunger, confirming with an audible "click".
Retract applier to arterial wall, advance thumb advancer to split sheath, confirming with an audible "click".
Position applier at angle, seat delivery tube, and depress deployment button to release the clip.
Verify closure security by applying pressure and checking for bleeding after clip deployment.
Operate the safety release mechanism to collapse locator wings, often used if resistance is encountered.
Utilize access ports with a dilator or needle to unlock the thumb advancer if resistance occurs during removal.