Randomized Comparison of ExoSeal® and Angio-Seal Vascular Closure Devices: The CLOSE-UP II Trial

Prospective, randomized (1:1) controlled, single blind, single center study in 2000 percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients comparing the ExoSeal VCD (test device) to the AngioSeal VCD (standard comparator). In-hospital and 30 days safety and efficacy endpoints and 6 months safety endpoints will be reported.

Inclusion criteria

• Should be able to provide valid informed signed consent
• PCI procedure including treatment by balloon and/or stent
• PCI indicated by silent ischemia, stable angina pectoris, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) or ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)

Exclusion criteria

• Only coronary angiography
• Multiple punctures
• Active infection
• Groin haematoma before the closure procedure
• Sheath size > 7 French
• Known pseudoaneurysm or arteriovenous (AV)-fistula in the ipsilateral groin
• Prior arterial surgery in abdomen and/or lower extremities
• Cardiogenic shock
• Life expectancy less than one year
• The patient is a female of childbearing potential with possible pregnancy or a positive pregnancy test within 7 days before the index procedure or is lactating
• Simultaneous or planned subsequent femoral vein access
• Allergy to any of the components in the closure material left in the groin
• Puncture on same site < 30 days
• Peripheral artery disease patients can be included at operator´s discretion except if heavy calcification is present at the access site which at the operator's discretion precludes insertion of the VCD