Systems and Methods for Removing Undesirable Material Within a Circulatory System During a Surgical Procedure
First Claim
1. A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical procedure, the method comprising:
- maneuvering, within a circulatory system, a first cannula such that its distal end is positioned in a strategic location for subsequent capture of a vegetative growth that has become dislodged during the surgical procedure;
positioning, within the circulatory system, a second cannula, in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is in a spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula;
providing a suction force, through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture any vegetative growth that has become dislodged; and
performing the surgical procedure.
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Abstract
A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical procedure is provided. The method includes maneuvering, into a circulatory system, a first cannula having a distal end and an opposing proximal end, such that the first cannula is positioned to capture the vegetative growth en bloc. A second cannula is positioned in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is situated in spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula. A suction force is provided through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture the vegetative growth. Fluid removed by the suction force is reinfused through the distal end of the second cannula. Subsequent to becoming dislodged, the vegetative growth is caputred by the first cannula. A method for capturing a vegetative growth during removal of a pacemaker lead is also provided.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical procedure, the method comprising:
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maneuvering, within a circulatory system, a first cannula such that its distal end is positioned in a strategic location for subsequent capture of a vegetative growth that has become dislodged during the surgical procedure; positioning, within the circulatory system, a second cannula, in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is in a spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula; providing a suction force, through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture any vegetative growth that has become dislodged; and performing the surgical procedure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical removal of a pacemaker lead from a heart, the method comprising:
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maneuvering, within a circulatory system, a first cannula such that its distal end is positioned in a strategic location for subsequent capture of a vegetative growth that has become dislodged during the surgical procedure; positioning, within the circulatory system, a second cannula, in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is in a spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula; providing a suction force, through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture any vegetative growth that becomes dislodged during removal of the pacemaker lead. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for capturing vegetative growth during a surgical procedure, the method comprising:
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identify a strategic location for capturing any vegetative growth dislodged during the surgical procedure; initiate a suction force along a predefined pathway at the strategic location; draw into the predefined pathway, via the suction force, any vegetative growth dislodged during the surgical procedure.
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