Patent ID: 8603011
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A releasable engagement mechanism for an elongate member placement and removal tool, the mechanism comprising: a) a housing adapted to receive a portion of an elongate member therethrough; b) at least one moveable engagement member disposed within the housing and adapted to securely engage the portion of the elongate member positioned within the housing; and c) a release member engaged with the housing, wherein the release member is selectively engageable with the at least one moveable engagement member in a direction perpendicular to a direction of movement of the at least one moveable engagement member within the housing to disengage the at least one moveable engagement member from the elongate member to enable the elongate member to move freely with regard to the housing, wherein the at least one moveable engagement member is biased into engagement with the elongate member by a spring member disposed in alignment with the at least one engagement member and wherein the spring member is adapted to receive the elongate member therethrough.