title: Laceration of the common femoral artery following deployment of the starclose vascular closure system.
abstract: StarClose is a novel arterial closure device which achieves hemostasis, following arteriotomy, via a nitinol clip deployed on the outer arterial wall. Since its introduction to the market, several studies have shown StarClose to be both safe and effective, with few major complications encountered. We report a case of common femoral artery laceration following deployment of the StarClose vascular closure system. We conclude that the injury occurred secondary to intravascular misplacement of the nitinol clip.
authors.affiliation: 53 Rectory Lane, Tooting, London, SW17 9PY, UK. drmag1975@gmail.com
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gonsalves
authors.forename: Miles
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Walkden
authors.forename: Anna Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Belli
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000497:Alloys; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D017128:Embolectomy / Q000379:methods; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000497:Alloys; C013616:nitinol