Patent ID: 7799050
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A magnetic retrieval device for retrieving an intravascular device disposed within a body lumen, comprising: an elongated tubular sheath comprising at least one electromagnetic element, the elongated tubular sheath having a proximal section, a distal section, and an interior lumen at least in part therethrough, the elongated tubular sheath including a wall, said wall having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a body therebetween; a magnetic retrieval mechanism adapted to magnetically retrieve the intravascular device; and a number of wires, each wire extending from a first end fixedly coupled to the magnetic retrieval mechanism to a second end fixedly coupled to a distal end of the elongated tubular sheath; wherein the magnetic retrieval mechanism is disposed within the interior lumen; wherein the number of wires pass through the wall of the elongated tubular sheath.