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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 02, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2002
Jiyong Ahn, Yonkers, NY (US);
Paul R. Gianneschi, Snellville, CA (US);
Steven M. Hvozda, Atlanta, GA (US);
Jiyong Ahn, Yonkers, NY (US);
Paul R. Gianneschi, Snellville, CA (US);
Steven M. Hvozda, Atlanta, GA (US);
Fibrex, LLC, Snellville, GA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for the removal of build-up about an implanted catheter having an interior surface, an exterior surface and an open free end positioned within an individual's vascular system. The apparatus includes a delivery assembly storing a stripping coil. The delivery assembly includes a guide structure for guiding the stripping coil through the catheter to the free end of the catheter. The stripping coil is formed of a shape memory or super-elastic material, wherein the stripping coil is preformed to assume a shape wrapping about the outer surface of the catheter in a manner providing for the stripping of build-up from the outer surface of the catheter when the stripping coil is moved relative to the catheter.