StarClose SE™
Vascular Closure System

Deployment

Starclose SE Deployment - 4 Steps to Close

"Click – Click – Click – Close"

Step 1 - Preparation

Pre-procedural Preparation

  • Perform femoral angiogram
  • Re-prep groin
  • Perform nick and spread
Step 2 -

"CLICK" 1

Connect Exchange Sheath to Clip Applier

Exchange Sheath
Step 3 -

"CLICK" 2

Locator Wing Deployment

Pull back 3 to 4 cm to split Sheath above skin.

Wing Deployment
Step 4 -

"CLICK" 3

Sheath Split

Maintain the device at the angle of the tissue track, continue to stabilize the device with the left hand on the Stabilizer.

Step 1 – Pull back until tactile resistance is felt.

Step 2 – Advance Thumb Advancer.

Step 5 -

"CLICK" 4 (Close)

Clip Deployment

Raise device to 60 to 75', maintain contact with the artery and deploy the Clip.

Clip Deployment
Use of Safety Release

Use of Safety Release

  • If excessive resistance is felt while advancing the Thumb Advancer, pull back the Thumb Advancer.
  • Slide the Safety Release forward to collapse the Locator Wings.
  • Check that the number "2" on the Plunger exits the number window completely.
  • Gently push down on the patient's body with the left hand. Remove the Clip Applier with the right hand without rocking or twisting.
Use of Access Ports

Use of Access Ports

  • If resistance is felt upon removal of the Clip Applier, insert the Dilator (or an 18-gauge thin-wall needle) into the Access Ports, one at a time, to unlock the Thumb Advancer.
  • A "CLICK" should be heard to confirm release. Check that the number "3" on the Thumb Advancer exits the number window completely.
  • Pull back the Thumb Advancer.
  • Slide the Safety Release to collapse the Locator Wings. Check that the number "2" on the Plunger exits the number window completely.
  • Gently push down on the patient's body with the left hand. Remove the Clip Applier with the right hand without rocking or twisting.

StarClose SE™ Vascular Closure System – Instructions for Use (IFU). Refer to IFU for additional information.

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