Brief introduction of vascular closure device / 介入放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

A vascular closure device (VCD) is a medical apparatus which is used for stopping bleeding at the puncture point after percutaneous vascular puncturing management. According to its principles , these devices can be categorized into active closure device, compression-assisted device and local hemostatic plaster. The use of these devices can shorten the time of hemostasis, the time of limb immobilization, and the time of hospitalization; it can also reduce the damage to the patient, improve patient’s comfort, and reduce the work load of the medical staff as well. But each VCD has its own applicable scope and learning curve , thus it might cause serious complications when it is improperly used. Therefore , in using VCD the interventional physicians should be familiar with the characteristics of each special VCD and have enough knowledge concerning the treatment of the common complications. This paper aims to make a comprehensive review of the closure device manufacturer data and the relevant literatures recently published so as to make a brief introduction of the principle, characteristics, scope of application and practical tips of several common vascular closure devices.