VENA CAVA FILTER REMOVAL DEVICE

摘要

A vascular filter retrieval device and methods of using the same are disclosed. In particular, some embodiments disclose a vascular filter retrieval device having a strut engaging member coupled to a loop. A retrieval device with an elongate member coupling a strut engaging member and loop are also disclosed. The present disclosure also provides a device having an orienting member arranged to extend at least partially around a vascular filter and orient a strut engaging member with a portion of the vascular filter. Other embodiments are disclosed.

主权项

1. A device for retrieving a vascular filter having a plurality of struts from a body of a patient, comprising:
a catheter defining a lumen; a loop deployable from and retractable into said lumen; and a strut engaging member coupled to said loop and defining first and second strut receiving recesses each arranged to receive at least one strut of the vascular filter.