Lead extraction system for transvenous defibrillation leads and for endocardial pacing leads
US5620451A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/0578
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for lead removal of both heart pacemaker leads and cardioverter-defibrillator endocardial leads comprising a flexible coil of flattened ribbon. Preferably, the ribbon is comprised of polyethylene or another suitable biologically compatible material. At a distal end of the coil, a cutting surface may be provided, such as a chisel-like edge at the distal end of the coil. A handle may be provided for twisting the coil onto the lead. The coil should be at least partially radiopaque or provided with a surface which is radiopaque so that its use may be observed in the body by fluoroscopy or other suitable means.
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