METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOVAL OF IMPLANTABLE INTRAVASCULAR DEVICES
First Claim
1. A method of extracting an intravascular device anchored in a vasculature of a patient, the device including a device body and a lead coupled to the device body, the lead having a distal end including an electrode, the distal end being fixed in a heart of the patient, the method comprising:
- forming an incision in the vasculature;
disconnecting the lead from the device body;
removing the distal end of the lead from the heart;
withdrawing the lead from the patient;
disconnecting the device body from an anchor; and
withdrawing the device body from the patient via the incision.
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Abstract
Improved methods, systems and apparatuses for extracting devices implanted within the vasculature of a patient are provided, including a method of extracting an intravascular device anchored in a vasculature of a patient, the device including a device body and a lead coupled to the device body, the lead having a distal end including an electrode, the distal end being fixed in a heart of the patient, the method comprising forming an incision in the vasculature, disconnecting the lead from the device body, removing the distal end of the lead from the heart, withdrawing the lead from the patient, disconnecting the device body from an anchor, and withdrawing the device body from the patient via the incision.
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14 Claims
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1. A method of extracting an intravascular device anchored in a vasculature of a patient, the device including a device body and a lead coupled to the device body, the lead having a distal end including an electrode, the distal end being fixed in a heart of the patient, the method comprising:
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forming an incision in the vasculature; disconnecting the lead from the device body; removing the distal end of the lead from the heart; withdrawing the lead from the patient; disconnecting the device body from an anchor; and withdrawing the device body from the patient via the incision. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for extracting an intravascular device anchored in a vasculature of a patient, the device including a device body and a lead coupled to the device body, the lead having a distal end including an electrode, the distal end being fixed in a heart of the patient, the system comprising:
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a safety sheath configured to be temporarily introduced into the vasculature of the patient; a lead snare having a closeable snare portion, the lead snare configured to releasably capture a portion of the lead; a lead cutter having a cutting mechanism, the lead cutter configured to sever the lead; a device snare having a closeable snare portion, the device snare configured to releasably grasp the device body of the intravascular device; and a tip cutter having a closeable loop portion, the loop portion configured to be advanceable over the device body.
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10. A method of extracting an intravascular device anchored in a vasculature of a patient, the device including a device body and a lead coupled to the device body, the lead having a distal end including an electrode, the distal end being fixed in a heart of the patient, the method comprising:
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providing a safety sheath, a snare, a lead cutter and a tip cutter; and providing instructions for extracting the intravascular device, including; forming an incision in the vasculature; positioning the safety sheath within the vasculature and proximate the lead; grasping the lead with the snare and pulling a portion of the lead within the safety sheath; cutting the lead with the lead cutter; grasping the device body with the snare; advancing the tip cutter over the device body to a desired location; and cutting the device body to disconnect the device body from an anchor. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A method of extracting an intravascular device anchored in a vasculature of a patient, the device including a device body and a lead coupled to the device body, the lead having a distal end including an electrode, the distal end being fixed in a heart of the patient, the method comprising:
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obtaining access to the vasculature; disconnecting the lead from the device body; disconnecting the device body from an anchor; and withdrawing the device body from the patient. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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