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Double threaded stylet for extraction of leads with a threaded electrode

  • US 6,512,959 B1
  • Filed: 11/28/2000
  • Issued: 01/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An implantable lead system having means for removing an implantable lead from a patient'"'"'s body, comprising:

  • an implanted lead extending between a distal end implanted in the body and a proximal end;

    distal attachment means at the distal end of the implanted lead;

    proximal attachment means at the proximal end of the implanted lead;

    a stylet extending between distal attachment means releasably attachable to the distal end of the implanted lead and proximal attachment means releasably attachable to the proximal end of the implanted lead and resulting in a substantially unified stylet and implanted lead structure whereby withdrawal of the stylet and of the implanted lead as a unit facilitates the complete removal of the implanted lead from the body.

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