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C. Seal the Puncture
1. Once the anchor has been deployed correctly (Figure 9), and the device handle has been locked into the full rear locked position (Figure 10), avoid applying pressure to the puncture
site with the non-deploying hand. Carefully withdraw the device/sheath assembly along the angle of the puncture tract to position the anchor against the vessel wall (Figure 12).
NOTE: Do not attempt to re-insert the device. Re-insertion of the device following partial deployment could cause collagen to be deposited in the artery.
Figure 12
2. Pull back on the device handle at the angle of the puncture tract, maintaining a steady uninterrupted motion (Figure 13) until the colored compaction marker is revealed (Figure 14).
Pause and assess for hemostasis.
NOTE: If hemostasis is not achieved, check to see if the colored compaction marker is exposed. If not, repeat this step.
Figure 13 Figure
14
Pull
Compaction Tube
Collagen
Tissue
Artery
Sheath
Marker
Compaction Tube
Tissue
Artery
NOTE: Once hemostasis is achieved, do not intentionally continue to pull beyond the proximal end of the colored compaction marker (as shown in Figure 15) in
order to prevent anchor deformation and/or collagen tearing.
Figure 15
Compaction Tube
Tissue
Artery
Detail
Overtightened
Sheath
Marker
Compaction
Tube
