Magnetic stent removal

Details Magnetic stent removal Magnetic stent removal

2007-10-03

2011-11-29

Isabella, David (Department: 3774)

Surgery

Instruments

Means for inserting or removing conduit within body

C623S023640, C623S023700, C604S008000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08066715

ABSTRACT:
A medical device and method for its use in the digestive system of a mammalian patient is provided. The medical device includes a stent and a retrieval device. The stent has a magnetic element connected to an end of the stent. The retrieval device includes a magnetic member, and the retrieval device is sized to be ingested by the patient. The magnetic member is capable of being magnetically coupled to the magnetic element of the stent for removal of the stent through the natural forces of the digestive system.

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