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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.
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Gonsalves, M., Walkden, M. & Belli, A.M. Laceration of the Common Femoral Artery Following Deployment of the StarClose™ Vascular Closure System. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 31, 817–820 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-008-9351-3
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