#$%^&*AU2011218678B220120412.pdf#####Abstract An apparatus (430) for closing a vascular wound includes an apparatus (430) that can be threaded over a guidewire (458) into place at or adjacent the wound. The apparatus (430) includes a chamber that encloses a hemostatic material therein. When the apparatus (430) is positioned adjacent the wound as desired, the hemostatic material is deployed from the chamber. Blood contacts the hemostatic material, and blood clotting preferably is facilitated by a hemostatic agent within the material. Thus, the vascular puncture wound is sealed by blood clot formation.34/45 436J 452 468 448 450 442 ,A-500 5/ 502 F/G.140
