Infectious complications related to the use of the angio-seal hemostatic puncture closure device

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 1999 Nov;48(3):301-3. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1522-726x(199911)48:3<301::aid-ccd15>3.0.co;2-f.

Abstract

One hundred and eight coronary angiography procedures in which the Angio-Seal device was utilized were complicated by eight (7.4%) hematomas, of which two (1.9%) subsequently developed infection (Staphylococcus aureus endarteritis and S. aureus septic hematoma). The Angio-Seal device may be a risk factor for infection for two reasons: excessive hematoma formation (a known risk factor for endarteritis), and foreign material remaining within the arterial lumen and wall, thereby creating a nidus for infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods
  • Endarteritis / etiology*
  • Endarteritis / microbiology
  • Equipment Contamination
  • Femoral Artery / microbiology
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / adverse effects*
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Punctures / instrumentation*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
  • Surgical Wound Infection / etiology*
  • Surgical Wound Infection / microbiology