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Mechanism of StarClose “through-the-sheath” circumferential clip closure. A, The vessel locator wings are deployed and positioned against the arteriotomy. The clip delivery tube delivers the clip to the arteriotomy within the introducer sheath. B, The trigger is depressed and the clip is released as vessel locator wings are recovered. C, The tines of the clip grasp the tissue and close the arteriotomy in a purse-string fashion.
