Retrieval mechanisms for implantable medical devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9358143
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13386647

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Improved devices and components for securing and retrieving an implantable medical device including at least one of a flanged tip disposed at a distal end of the implantable medical device; a halo retrieval tip disposed at a distal end of the implantable medical device; an external leash disposed at least one of a proximal end, a midportion, and a distal end of the implantable medical device; and an internal leash disposed within an inflatable balloon of the implantable medical device. A method of retrieving an implantable medical device, comprising: securing a retrieval device to at least one of the components described herein; and removing the implantable medical device from a patient.

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APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC1120 SOUTH CAPITAL OF TEXAS HIGHWAY BUILDING ONE SUITE 300 AUSTIN TX 78746

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Ashby, Mark Laguna Niguel, US 115 4756
Bouasaysy, Outhit Corona, US 19 251

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