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angio-seal vascular closure device

Terumo Medical

Summary: The Angio-Seal is a vascular closure device used to achieve hemostasis after endovascular procedures. Key evidence highlights its efficacy in managing complications such as iatrogenic perforations.

FDA Clearance Information

Pathway PMA
Decision Date August 7, 2025
Product Code MGB
Device Class Class 3
Evidence 19 studies

The Angio-Seal vascular closure device by Terumo Medical received FDA premarket approval (PMA) on August 7, 2025. It is classified as a Class 3 medical device.

What It Is

The Angio-Seal is a vascular closure device designed to achieve hemostasis following endovascular procedures. It utilizes a collagen plug to seal the puncture site, facilitating rapid hemostasis and reducing time to ambulation.

Clinical Applications

Commonly used in interventional cardiology and radiology, the Angio-Seal is applied after procedures requiring arterial access, such as angiography or percutaneous coronary interventions, to prevent bleeding and promote vessel closure.

Evidence Summary

The literature includes 15 studies, comprising case reports, retrospective analyses, and other study types, spanning from 2021 to 2025. These studies evaluate the device's efficacy and safety in various clinical settings.

Reported Outcomes

Published studies report successful hemostasis and closure of vascular access sites using the Angio-Seal device. Notably, it has been effective in managing iatrogenic right ventricular perforations and reducing hemorrhage-related complications.

Safety Profile

Reported complications include acute limb ischemia and arterial occlusion at the access site. These events, although uncommon, highlight the need for careful patient selection and monitoring.

Evidence Limitations

The evidence is limited by the predominance of case reports and retrospective studies, which may not fully capture the device's efficacy and safety profile. Further large-scale, prospective studies are needed to validate these findings.

Linked Studies (19)

PubMed • 2025

Angio-Seal Vascular Closure Device for Percutaneous Management of Iatrogenic Right Ventricular Perforation During Pericardiocentesis.

Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2023

Risk Factors for Puncture Site Complications Using the Angio-Seal Closure Device in Endovascular Therapy: A Single-center Analysis.

Journal of neuroendovascular therapy

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PubMed • 2023

Complications with the use of Angio-Seal vascular closure device and their management.

Journal of clinical imaging science

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PubMed • 2022

Percutaneous closure of an iatrogenic right ventricular perforation with an angio-seal vascular closure device: a case report.

European heart journal. Case reports

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PubMed • 2021

Single Angio-Seal vascular closure device for transfemoral access exceeding 8F.

Journal of cardiology

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PubMed • 2019

Long Term Outcome after Application of the Angio-Seal Vascular Closure Device in Minipigs.

PloS one

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2015

Complications with Angio-Seal™ vascular closure devices compared with manual compression after diagnostic cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention.

Journal of interventional cardiology

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2013

Use of the 8-F angio-seal vascular closure device in large-caliber arteriotomies.

Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2012

Use of Angio-Seal closure device when the arteriotomy is above or below the common femoral artery.

Clinical cardiology

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2011

The Angio-Seal Evolution registry: outcomes of a novel automated Angio-Seal vascular closure device.

The Journal of invasive cardiology

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2007

A cost-minimization analysis of the angio-seal vascular closure device following percutaneous coronary intervention.

The American journal of cardiology

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PubMed • 2007

Treatment of an Angio-Seal-related vascular complication using the SilverHawk plaque excision system: a case report.

Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2001

Femoral arterial puncture management after percutaneous coronary procedures: a comparison of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction between manual compression and two different vascular closure devices.

The Journal of invasive cardiology

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 1995

Puncture site hemostasis.

The Journal of invasive cardiology

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
ClinicalTrials.gov

Angio-Seal Evolution Device Registry

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ClinicalTrials.gov

Angio-Seal Interventional Radiology (IR) Registry

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ClinicalTrials.gov

Angio-Seal® vs. Exo-Seal® for Closure of Arterial Puncture Sites

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ClinicalTrials.gov

Angio-seal VIP Versus Perclose ProGlide for Closure of the Femoral Artery in Peripheral Vascular Disease

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ClinicalTrials.gov

St. Jude Medical Angio-Seal VIP Vascular Closure Device

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the clinical indications for Angio-Seal?

The Angio-Seal is indicated for achieving hemostasis following endovascular procedures requiring arterial access.

What outcomes have been reported in clinical studies?

Studies report effective hemostasis and closure of access sites, with successful management of complications like iatrogenic perforations.

What complications have been reported?

Safety data indicate complications such as acute limb ischemia and arterial occlusion, necessitating careful patient monitoring.

Disclaimer: This page compiles publicly available regulatory and published clinical evidence for educational reference. It does not constitute medical advice, product endorsement, or a recommendation for clinical use. Always consult manufacturer documentation and clinical judgment for patient care decisions.

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