Puncture site hemostasis.

The Angio-Seal hemostatic puncture closure device was designed to provide diagnostic as well as post-complex angioplasty hemostasis in coronary and peripheral procedures without compromising blood flow to the distal extremity: 1) by allowing immediate removal of the introducer sheath, and 2) by providing puncture hemostasis without the need for manual pressure. The Angio-Seal is currently in clinical trials and is being evaluated by the FDA. We are hopeful that its future use will reduce the cost of medicine while greatly enhancing the quality of patient care as initial clinical trial results indicate.