Notched cutter for guide catheter removal from lead

Details Notched cutter for guide catheter removal from lead Notched cutter for guide catheter removal from lead

2004-02-12

2009-11-10

Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Means for inserting or removing conduit within body

C606S129000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07615057

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for removing a guide catheter from about a cardiac lead is disclosed. The device includes a blade for slitting the catheter so that the catheter may be removed from the lead. The blade includes upper and lower angled cutting surfaces which define a notch. The device includes a portion for receiving the lead and guiding the catheter to the blade.

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