SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR REMOVING AN IMPLANTED OBJECT
First Claim
1. A device for removing an implanted object from a body vessel, the device comprising:
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an elongated sheath extending from the handle, the elongated sheath comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending from the distal end toward the proximal end, wherein the lumen is configured to receive an implanted object, the elongated sheath further comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion;
a tubular outer member attached to the distal portion of the elongated sheath, wherein at least one portion of the tubular outer member has a non-uniform circumferential wall thickness;
a pin attached to the tubular outer member and extending inwardly thereof; and
a tubular inner member located within the outer member, the tubular inner member comprising a proximal end, a distal end and an exterior surface therebetween, the distal end comprising a cutting surface, the exterior surface of the inner member comprising a cam slot for receipt of and cooperation with the pin such that upon actuation of the handle, the inner member rotates and the distal end of the inner member extends beyond the distal end of the elongated sheath.
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Abstract
Methods and devices for separating an implanted object, such as a pacemaker lead, from tissue surrounding such object in a patient'"'"'s vasculature system. Specifically, the tissue separating device includes a handle, an elongate sheath and a circular cutting blade that may extend from the distal end of the sheath upon actuating the handle. The elongate sheath, particularly its distal end, includes a non-uniform wall thickness having one or more thicker portions in the outer sheath, particularly the outer cam member, and/or one or more thicker portions in an inner member disposed radially inward of the blade.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for removing an implanted object from a body vessel, the device comprising:
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a handle; an elongated sheath extending from the handle, the elongated sheath comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending from the distal end toward the proximal end, wherein the lumen is configured to receive an implanted object, the elongated sheath further comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion; a tubular outer member attached to the distal portion of the elongated sheath, wherein at least one portion of the tubular outer member has a non-uniform circumferential wall thickness; a pin attached to the tubular outer member and extending inwardly thereof; and a tubular inner member located within the outer member, the tubular inner member comprising a proximal end, a distal end and an exterior surface therebetween, the distal end comprising a cutting surface, the exterior surface of the inner member comprising a cam slot for receipt of and cooperation with the pin such that upon actuation of the handle, the inner member rotates and the distal end of the inner member extends beyond the distal end of the elongated sheath. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A device for removing an implanted object from a body vessel, the device comprising:
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a handle; an elongated sheath extending from the handle, the elongated sheath comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending from the distal end toward the proximal end, wherein the lumen is configured to receive an implanted object, the elongated sheath further comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion; a tubular outer member attached to the distal portion of the elongated sheath; a pin attached to the tubular outer member and extending inwardly thereof; a first tubular inner member located within the outer member, the first tubular inner member comprising a proximal end, a distal end and an exterior surface therebetween, the distal end comprising a cutting surface, the exterior surface of the first inner member comprising a cam slot for receipt of and cooperation with the pin such that upon actuation of the handle, the first inner member rotates and the distal end of the first inner member extends beyond the distal end of the elongated sheath; and a second tubular inner member, wherein at least one portion of the second tubular inner member has a non-uniform circumferential wall thickness. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A device for removing an implanted object from a body vessel, the device comprising:
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a handle comprising a trigger; an elongated sheath extending from the handle, the elongated sheath comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending from the distal end toward the proximal end, wherein the lumen is configured to receive an implanted object, the elongated sheath further comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion; a tubular outer member attached to the distal portion of the elongated sheath; a pin attached to the tubular outer member and extending inwardly thereof; a tubular inner member located within the outer member, the tubular inner member comprising a proximal end, a distal end and an exterior surface therebetween, the distal end comprising a cutting surface, the exterior surface of the inner member comprising a cam slot for receipt of and cooperation with the pin such that upon actuation of the handle, the inner member rotates and the distal end of the inner member extends beyond the distal end of the elongated sheath; and a rotary actuator disposed within the housing, the rotary actuator comprising a linear slide coupled to the trigger, the linear slide comprising a shaft, wherein the shaft is coupled to the tubular inner member, such that upon linear actuation of the trigger, the tubular inner member rotates. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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