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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING AN IMPLANTED STRUCTURE TO FACILITATE REMOVAL

  • US 20110238078A1
  • Filed: 03/25/2011
  • Published: 09/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device for adjusting a position of an elongated structure implanted in biological tissue to facilitate removal thereof, comprising:

  • an outer sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end;

    an inner sleeve received in the outer sleeve and movable relative thereto, the inner sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end;

    a manipulator mechanism engaged with the inner sleeve distal end and extending in a distal direction therefrom, the manipulator mechanism structured and arranged for capture of the elongated structure, and for locking the elongated structure to the device upon relative movement of the inner and outer sleeves;

    a handle engaged with the inner sleeve proximal end; and

    a plunger engaged with the outer sleeve proximal end, the plunger engaged with the handle and movable relative thereto, the plunger and handle aligned such that upon said relative movement therebetween the outer sleeve advances distally relative to the inner sleeve in a manner such that the manipulator mechanism is maneuverable to capture the implanted elongated structure, whereby the position of the elongated structure may be controllably adjusted to facilitate removal thereof from the biological tissue.

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