摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates generally to a surgical instrument. In particular, the present invention relates to a fastener remover for use during the repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms . The fastener remover (10), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, comprises an outer catheter (11), an inner sheath (12), and a gripping member (13). The outer catheter (11) comprises a hollow passage with a proximal end and a distal end. The inner sheath (12) is disposed within the hollow passage of the outer catheter (11), extending from the outer catheter's proximal end to the distal end. The gripping member (13) is located within the inner sheath (12), extending from the outer catheter's proximal end to the distal end. The gripping member (13) comprises a connector portion (14) connected to an elongated stem (15).</p> |