| 发明名称 |
CONDUCTIVE AND RETRIEVABLE DEVICES |
| 摘要 |
In one embodiment, a method is disclosed in which a retrieval apparatus is coupled to a retrieval portion of an implantable device. The implantable device includes a plurality of expandable members each having a portion that comes into contact with a tissue of a subject when expanded. A force is then provided to the retrieval portion to collapse the implantable device. An electrical current is also provided to the portions of the expandable members that come into contact with the tissue of the subject via the retrieval apparatus. |
| 申请公布号 |
US2017112501(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2017.04.27 |
| 申请号 |
US201515127974 |
申请日期 |
2015.03.23 |
| 申请人 |
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health & Human Servic |
发明人 |
Wood, Ph.D. Bradford J.;Amalou Hayet |
| 分类号 |
A61B17/12;A61F2/95;A61B18/14;A61F2/01 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/12 |
| 代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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| 主权项 |
1. A method of removing an implantable device comprising the steps of:
coupling a retrieval apparatus to a retrieval portion of an implantable device, wherein the implantable device includes a plurality of expandable members each having a portion that comes into contact with a tissue of a subject when expanded; delivering, via the retrieval apparatus, electrical current to the portions of the expandable members that come into contact with the tissue of the subject; and providing a force to the retrieval portion of the implantable device to collapse the expandable members. |
| 地址 |
Rockville MD US |
