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Endocardial lead cutting apparatus
US2016001064A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016001064-A1 |
| Application number | US-201514857621-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | Jul 22, 2005 |
| Publication date | Jan 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.
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What is claimed is: 1 . An endocardial lead cutting apparatus for cutting a lead implanted within a patient, said apparatus comprising: a flexible shaft having a proximal end and a distal tip; a groove for relieving the lead positioned at said distal tip of said shaft, said groove being generally V-shaped and defining at least one cutting surface for cutting the lead, wherein motion or other energy is applied through the shaft to cut the lead. 2 . The…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US2016001064A1 cover?
- In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the b…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Spectranetics Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61N1/056. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Jan 07 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).