METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING AN EXTENSION FROM A PROSTHESIS
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May 29, 2008
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Nov 29, 2006
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Nov 29, 2006
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An instrument for cutting an extension, such as a catheter or biomaterial, coupled to a prosthesis, such as a prosthesis located in an intervertebral disc space, that includes at least one axial member having a distal opening and at least one cutting device, such as for example a wire or blade, coupled to the at least one axial member that is capable of moving across at least a portion of the distal opening when a force is applied to the at least one cutting wire. A method for cutting a catheter is also disclosed. The removal instrument may be inserted into an introduction lumen. A force is applied to the at least one cutting device after the catheter is in the distal opening.
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