US20030195555A1
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Implant retrieval system
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 2003-05-19
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2023-05-19
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an adjustable occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Khairkhahan
- 👤 Andrew Frazier
- 👤 Alan Klenk
- 👤 Marc Kreidler
- 👤 Stewart Kume
- 👤 Darrell Ogi
- 👤 Chad Roue
- 👤 Erik van der Burg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12122; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12168; A61B17/12172; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/01; A61F2/0108; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61B17/122; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/00557; A61B2017/00575; A61B2017/00579; A61B2017/00592; A61B2017/00597; A61B2017/00615; A61B2017/00619; A61B2017/00623; A61B17/08; A61B2017/081; A61B2017/1205; A61B2017/12054; A61B2017/12095; A61F2/011; A61F2002/018; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0006; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0071; A61F2230/0073; A61F2230/008; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1054; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/12; A61M2210/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
1 . A retrieval catheter for retrieving a device from an implantation site within the body, comprising: an elongate, flexible body, having a proximal end and a distal end; a grasping structure on the distal end, for grasping the device; a flared tubular sleeve, for surrounding at least a portion of the device; and an outer tubular sleeve, for surrounding the flared tubular sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
1 . A retrieval catheter for retrieving a device from an implantation site within the body, comprising: an elongate, flexible body, having a proximal end and a distal end; a grasping structure on the distal end, for grasping the device; a flared tubular sleeve, for surrounding at least a portion of the device; and an outer tubular sleeve, for surrounding the flared tubular sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
2 . A retrieval catheter as in claim 1 , wherein the flared tubular sleeve comprises a plurality of petals which are moveable between an axial orientation and an inclined orientation.
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