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3. When hemostasis is achieved, push and hold the suture release button, and pull back until the suture is exposed (Figure 16). This will release the remaining suture within the device
handle, and remove the compaction tube from the tissue tract.
Figure 16
Press and Hold
Pull
Tissue
Artery
4. Once the device has been pulled back and the compaction tube has been removed from the tissue tract, continue to maintain tension on the suture. Push down on the skin using a
sterile instrument. Cut the suture below the skin level (Figure 17).
Figure 17
Skin Level
Tissue
Artery
NOTE: Make sure the suture retracts below the skin level to avoid infection.
NOTE: If seeping of blood occurs after placing the Angio-Seal Device, application of gentle digital pressure (one or two fingers) at the puncture site is usually
sufficient to produce hemostasis. If manual pressure is necessary, monitor pedal pulses.
5. Clean the puncture site with an antiseptic solution/ointment.
6. Apply a sterile dressing to the puncture site so that it can be easily observed during recovery.
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