Tissue separating systems and methods
AssigneeThe Spectranetics Corporation
InventorsKevin D. TAYLOR, Chris REISER, Sean COE, Kenneth D. HARLAN, Charles KENNERGREN
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Abstract
Systems and methods for separating an object such as a pacing lead from a patient tissue involve a flexible and torqueable shaft having an internal lumen sized to receive the object, and a hard separating mechanism for separating the object from the tissue. Typically the shaft and separating mechanism are advanced along or toward the object, and the separating mechanism is contacted with the tissue. The shaft is rotated to effect separation between the object and the tissue. The systems and methods are well suited for use in cardiac pacing or defibrillator lead explant procedures.
Claims2
A system for separating an object from a patient tissue, comprising:
- a sheath having a proximal end and a distal end;
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- a cylindrical separator coupled with the distal end of the sheath, the separator having an internal lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end having a separating mechanism;
- wherein the separating mechanism comprises an abrasive material.
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