A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture site in a blood vessel injects an absorbable sponge pledget in a hydrated state to a position at an exterior of the blood vessel puncture to facilitate hemostasis. The system includes a tract dilator for locating the puncture, an introducer, and a pusher....http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6527734?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6527734 - System and method for facilitating hemostasis of blood vessel punctures with absorbable sponge
