Device and method for removing lumenless leads
US8128636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/0578
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for removing from a patient a previously implanted elongated structure, such as a cardiac lead. The device includes a gripping member having a receiving portion and a capturing portion. The receiving portion defines an eyelet for receiving a length of the elongated structure. The capturing portion is movable relative to at least the eyelet of the receiving portion, and is dimensioned such that upon relative movement, the receiving portion is constrictable around a length of the elongated structure length. The receiving portion may comprise a wire and the capturing portion may comprise a collar, wherein at least a portion of the collar is movable over the eyelet to constrict the wire around the length of the elongated structure length received in the eyelet.
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