title: Distal embolization from Mynx device.
abstract: Vascular closure devices are commonly used to obtain arterial access site closure after cardiovascular procedures. They are popular as they decrease time to hemostasis and ambulation while improving patient comfort by eliminating need for compression. However, complications due to vascular closure devices are not uncommon. We report a case of possible intravascular distal embolization of water-soluble PEG polymer that is deployed extravascular using the Mynx vascular closure device.
authors.affiliation: Hartford Hospital, Hartford, USA. agupta02@harthosp.org
authors.forename: Ankur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Immad
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sadiq
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Borer
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols
chemical_list: D011092:Polyethylene Glycols