#$%^&*AU2014208255A120140821.pdf#####ABSTRACT Devices and methods for accessing and closing vascular sites (114) are disclosed. Selfsealing closure devices (2) and methods are disclosed. A device (2) that can make a steep and controlled access path into a vascular lumen (114) is disclosed. Methods for using the device (2) are also disclosed.13/36 2 4 128 116 6 388 114 120 134 Fig. 25 132 2 4 38 114 116 128 168 8 168 Fig. 26 120