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US 2003/0212432 A1Published application
Method of removing an implanted device
Assigneeev3 SUNNYVALE, INC., a California corporation
InventorsAlexander K. Khairkhahan, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Alan R. Klenk, Marc S. Kreidler, Stewart M. Kume, Darrell H. Ogi, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
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Abstract
Disclosed is an adjustable occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed.
Claims2
A method of removing a device having tissue anchors thereon from a site in the body, comprising the steps of:
- positioning the retrieval catheter with respect to the device such that the anchors are within a flared distal end on the retrieval catheter;
- reducing the diameter of the flared distal end, with the anchors therein;
- and
- removing the retrieval catheter from the site.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.