Patent ID: 8425537
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of using an interventional medical device system in a body vessel, comprising: providing a generally hollow tubular system comprising: (a) a distal end portion, (b) a proximal end handle portion, (c) an intermediate portion between the distal end portion and the proximal end handle portion, said intermediate portion comprising a spiral having a plurality of turns and at least one bridge member between two adjacent turns, and (d) an actuation member fixedly connected to the proximal end handle portion and extending generally from an interior of the proximal end handle portion of the system to an interior of the distal end portion of the system; introducing a portion of the distal end portion of the system into a body vessel; positioning the distal end portion of the system generally adjacent to a target location within the body vessel; moving the proximal end handle portion proximally with respect to the distal end portion; and thereby breaking the bridge member and proximally moving the actuation member.