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Endocardial lead cutting apparatus

  • US 7,651,503 B1
  • Filed: 10/26/2005
  • Issued: 01/26/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An endocardial lead cutting apparatus for cutting a lead implanted within a patient, said apparatus comprising:

  • a generally flexible tubular member;

    a tension member disposed within said tubular member and including a distal end and a proximal end;

    at least one blade affixed to said distal end of said tension member;

    an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust said tension member and said at least one blade between an extended position and a retracted position; and

    wherein said adjustment mechanism includes a female member, a male member and an anchor, said anchor affixed to said proximal end of said tension member and said male member such that insertion and withdrawal of said male member within said female member moves said tension member and said at least one blade between said extended position and said retracted position.

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