Patent · US Active

Systems and methods for removal of intravascular leads

US8632558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16References

14Claims

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Assignee

Pavillion Medical Innovations, LLC · US

Inventors

Albert K. Chin · Palo Alto, US
Lishan Aklog · New York, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 20, 2011
Grant date	Jan 21, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 20, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

Systems and methods for extraction of implanted articles are disclosed. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a system for extraction of an implanted article that includes an elongated member, guide member disposed at a distal section of the elongated member and having a pathway in substantially parallel relationship to the elongated member, through which pathway an implanted article can be accommodated, and a cutting mechanism, situated between the distal section of the elongated member and the guide member, for severing a fibrous adhesion about the implanted article to allow the implanted article to be extracted.

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