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There are several types of closure devices (both external and internal). The choice of closure devices, or lack thereof is at the discression of the doctor and availability of the device at your particular hospital. As bedrest times differ for each kind, it is important to know which kind is used. Internal devices such as perclose and storificeal is kind of like a stitch to the artery, with a rapid recovery time. Plug devices like angioseal have a moderate recovery time. External devices like chitoseal are long recovery time. Your best butt-covering method is to obtain the information in report - what was used, how long bed rest etc. Always err on the side of caution. I did find a website that may help you. An article called Percutaneous Femoral Access and vascular closure devices. www.sis.org/docs/2007 yearbook_ch1.pdf. Good luck to you.