Perclose Percutaneous Surgical Devices

Perclose closure devices are marketed and sold to hospitals and physicians for use in closing the femoral artery access site of patients who have undergone diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including coronary angiography. These devices include "The Closer" and the "Prostar (r) XL."

A civil action has been filed claiming that Perclose devices unreasonably increase the risk of infection of the femoral artery; that the sutures used by the devices allow bacteria to reach the artery; and that the devices were sold without appropriate instructions and training to physicians concerning clinical procedures that should be followed in order to prevent and diagnose infections caused by the device.

Attorneys representing the injured party in this litigation are investigating other incidents where use of Perclose surgical devices may have caused or contributed to injury, including instances of amputation, death, or severe arterial infection requiring surgical repairs. The degree to which informed medical providers have discontinued use of such devices is also being investigated.

If you have any information concerning infections arising out of the use of a Perclose device, please contact us by e-mail (jclc@jclc.com),phone (1-800-783-2434), or by filling out the Report of Infection below.