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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2014
Cook Medical Technologies Llc, Bloomington, IN (US);
Christian Dela, Valby, DK;
COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Bloomington, IN (US);
Abstract
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.