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Cardiac lead extraction device

US12318116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2018
Grant dateJun 3, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2001/0578
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a cardiac lead extraction device, comprising: a handle; an elongated body having a first proximal end, a first distal end, and a first lumen extending from said first proximal end toward said first distal end, said lumen sized and shaped to fit over a cardiac lead; a controllable bendable flexible portion more flexible that said elongated body and having a second proximal end, a second distal end and a second lumen extending from said second proximal end toward said second distal end, said lumen sized and shaped to fit over a cardiac lead; said second proximal end interconnected to said first distal end; said second distal end interconnected to an operational distal end; wherein said operational distal end comprises at least one lead extraction assistive tool, said lead extraction helping tool is activated by a motor located at said handle or proximally to said handle.

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