System and Methods for Removing Undesirable Material within a Circulatory System Utilizing during a Surgical Procedure

摘要

A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical procedure is provided. The method includes maneuvering, into a circulatory system, a first cannula having a distal end and an opposing proximal end, such that the first cannula is positioned to capture the vegetative growth en bloc. A second cannula is positioned in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is situated in spaced relation to the distal end of the cannula. A suction force is provided through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture the vegetative growth. Fluid removed by the suction force is reinfused through the distal end of the second cannula. Subsequent to becoming dislodged, the vegetative growth is captured by the first cannula. A method for capturing a vegetative growth during removal of a pacemaker lead is also provided.

主权项

1. A system for capturing undesirable material during an interventional procedure comprising:
a first cannula having a distal end and proximal end, the distal end is sized such that it is able to capture the undesirable material that has become dislodged during the surgical procedure; a second cannula having a distal end and proximal end, the second cannula is in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is in a spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula; a pump capable of simultaneously creating a suction three and a driving force, the distal end of the first cannula is sized such that it is able to capture any undesirable material that has become dislodged during the surgical procedure, and the distal end of the second cannula is sized such that driving force is through the distal end of the second cannula.