Groin infection caused by a percutaneous femoral artery closure device: report of a case.

Hemostasis after femoral artery catheterization is generally achieved by manual compression, which results in a low incidence of infection at the puncture site. Percutaneous femoral artery closure devices have recently been used to prevent bleeding complications, shorten the hospital stay, and reduce the patient's discomfort. However, they have been associated with infectious complications, necessitating surgical intervention, such as patch angioplasty or arterial bypass; the treatment depending on the damage to the artery and the type of device used. Thus, the possibility of infection should be kept in mind when employing these devices. We report a case of groin infection associated with one such device, known as "The Closer," which was successfully treated by drainage and removal of the suture material.