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Electrosurgical systems and methods for the removal of pacemaker leads

  • US 6,183,469 B1
  • Filed: 01/02/1998
  • Issued: 02/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for removing a pacemaker lead attached to heart tissue within a patient'"'"'s body comprising:

  • a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, a distal opening and an inner lumen in communication with the distal opening, the distal opening and the inner lumen being sized to accommodate the pacemaker lead;

    an electrode terminal on the shaft adjacent the distal opening;

    an electrically insulating support member at the distal end of the shaft supporting the electrode terminal, the support member comprising an inorganic material selected from the group comprising ceramic, glass or combinations thereof; and

    a connector extending from the electrode terminal to the proximal end of the shaft for coupling the electrode terminal to a source of high frequency electrical energy.

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