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Lead extraction methods and apparatus

US9301773B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Leadex Cardiac Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Yoav Olomutzki · Kfar Sava, IL
Roey Shafrir · Holon, IL
Jacob Koren · Haifa, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 13, 2010
Grant date	Apr 5, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 17, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

According to one aspect, a device for assisting in removing an implanted lead is provided. The device comprises a body portion having a center adapted to accommodate the lead, a cutting component coupled to the body portion to assist in separating tissue from the lead, and at least one anchoring component disposed at least partially within the body portion, the at least one anchoring component capable of providing pressure on the lead that resists movement of at least part of the body portion along the lead at least in part by applying fluid pressure.

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