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.