System and method for lead extraction
US11771448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/0578
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for extracting a lead from a patient comprising: providing a lead removal stylet; inserting the stylet into the lead; locking the stylet to a position inside the lead; and vibrating the stylet with tissue disrupting vibration to cause the lead to vibrate and to disconnect from binding tissue.
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