PULMONARY STENT REMOVAL DEVICE
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Sep 11, 2008
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Mar 4, 2008
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Mar 5, 2007
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A removal tool for an implanted device, including pulmonary stents, occlusive devices, valved devices, and flow-restrictive devices, is provided. The removal tool includes an elongate tube having a central passage, a slideable inner member within the passage, and a coupling member disposed on the distal end of the inner member. The coupling member of the removal tool includes a distal tip configured to pierce a membrane of the implanted device. The coupling member also includes a coil or a hook configured to engage a support element of the implanted device. A method of removing implanted devices is also provided. A removal tool is placed adjacent to the device, the distal end of the tool is moved to pierce its membrane, a portion of the tool engages the support member, and the distal end of the tool is retracted along with the implanted device.
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