MEDICAL DEVICE RETRIEVAL APPARATUS

摘要

A medical device retrieval apparatus includes a sheath provided with first and second sheath portions arranged coaxially and movable relative to one another between a snaring position and a closed position. A carrier element is disposed in the sheath and is movable at least relative to the first sheath portion. A snare is attached to the carrier. The snare is locatable within the first sheath portion. The first sheath portion includes a chamber in which a medical device is receivable. In the snaring position the snare is locatable between the first sheath portion and a deployment handle. A method of retrieving a medical device is also provided.

主权项

1. A medical device retrieval apparatus including a sheath provided with first and second sheath portions arranged coaxially and movable relative to one another between a snaring position and a closed position; a carrier element disposed in the sheath and movable at least relative to the first sheath portion, and a snare attached to the carrier, the snare being locatable within the first sheath portion; the first sheath portion including a chamber in which a medical device is receivable; wherein in the snaring position the snare is locatable between the first sheath portion and a deployment handle.