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Haemonetics says FDA clears vascular closure device

By Thomson Reuters Oct 19, 2026 | 4:05 PM

Oct 19 (Reuters) – Haemonetics said on Monday the US Food and Drug Administration approved its ​device designed to seal ‌arterial openings created during minimally invasive heart and vascular procedures.

Shares of the medical technology company rose about 1.2% in ‌extended ​trading.

• The device, ⁠PerQseal Elite, uses ⁠a fully absorbable patch that dissolves over time and does not leave a permanent implant in ​the body

• Haemonetics obtained the technology as part of its ⁠January 2026 acquisition ⁠of Ireland-based Vivasure Medical

• ​FDA’s approval covers use of the ​device with large access sheaths commonly ‌used in structural heart and endovascular procedures

• Haemonetics said physicians can confirm if bleeding has ⁠stopped without losing guidewire access during the procedure

• The company also said it will ⁠present ‌additional clinical data at ⁠the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics ​conference ‌later this month

• Haemonetics ​sells blood ⁠collection, blood management and interventional medical products, including vascular closure technologies used in cardiovascular procedures

(Reporting by Sahil Pandey in Bengaluru; Editing by ​Diti Pujara)