US20120095479A1 - Endocardial Lead Removing Apparatus - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to an endocardial lead removing apparatus and, more particularly, to an apparatus that cuts the endocardial lead and, in some embodiments, captures the cut portion to remove the lead from the patient's body.
- endocardial leads and electrodes have been introduced into different chambers of a patient's heart, including among other locations, the right ventricle, right atrial appendage, and atrium, as well as the coronary sinus.
- These flexible leads are often composed of an insulator sleeve that contains an implanted helical coil conductor that is attached to an electrode tip.
- This electrode is placed in contact with myocardial tissue by passage through a venous access, often the subclavian vein or one of its tributaries, which leads to the endocardial surface of the heart chambers.
- the tip with the electrode contact is held in place by trabeculations of myocardial tissue.
- active fixation leads are fastened by screw into the myocardial tissue.
- the tips of many available leads often include flexible tines, wedges, or finger-like projections which extend radially outward and usually are molded from and integral with the insulating sheath of the lead. These tines or protrusions allow surrounding growth of tissue in chronically implanted leads to fix the electrode tip in position in the heart and prevent dislodgement of the tip during the life of the lead.
- a blood clot forms about the flanges or tines (due to enzymes released as a result of irritation of the trabeculations of myocardial tissue by the presence of the electrode tip) until scar tissue eventually forms, usually in three to six months.
- the tines or wedges or finger-like projections allow better containment by the myocardial trabeculations of muscle tissue and prevent early dislodgement of the lead tip.
- Removal of an inoperative lead sometimes can be accomplished by applying traction and rotation to the outer free end of the lead, but only if done prior to fixation of the lead tip in the trabeculations of myocardial tissue by scar tissue formation or large clot development. Even then, it is possible that a clot has formed so the removal of the leads causes various sized emboli to pass to the lungs, producing severe complications.
- Such “channel scar” tissue prevents withdrawal because of tight encasement of the lead. Continual strong pulling or twisting of the outer free end of the lead could cause rupture of the atrial wall or the ventricular wall if there is such tight circumferential encasement of adherent channel scar tissue in the venous path. Such tight encasement by scar tissue in the venous pathway and in the trabeculations of the myocardial wall typically occurs within six months to a year of the initial placement of the lead.
- the present invention comprises an apparatus for grasping a free end of an endocardial lead and cutting the lead as near as possible to the lead's embedded electrode. Once the lead is severed, a majority of the lead is removed thereby, leaving just a small distal portion of the lead within the patient.
- the present invention comprises an apparatus having a tubular member for receiving the lead. Positioned generally at a distal end of the tubular member is at least one blade or cutting surface. In some embodiments, an adjustment mechanism actuates the blade between extended and retracted positions to engage the cutting surface with the lead to cut the lead. Once severed, the cut portion of the lead is disposed within the tubular member and the apparatus is removed from within the patient.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of a first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of a distal end of an inner tubular member of the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2B illustrates a perspective view of a distal end of an outer tubular member of the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of the distal end of the inner tubular member of the first embodiment of the present invention having an angled cutting surface
- FIG. 3B illustrates a perspective view of the distal end of the outer tubular member of the first embodiment of the present invention having an angled cutting surface
- FIG. 3C illustrates a first embodiment of the present invention having a T-shaped cutting channel
- FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view along a longitudinal axis of a tubular member of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of another embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of an embodiment including an insert and adjustment mechanism
- FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate a perspective view of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of another embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 7 illustrates an end view of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of one embodiment, without limitation
- FIGS. 8A-8C illustrate a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of an embodiment having only one blade
- FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 10A-10B illustrate a perspective end view of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of one embodiment having teeth retracted and extended, respectively;
- FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective end view of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of the fifth embodiment including a blade and adjustment mechanism.
- an endocardial lead removing apparatus is generally referred to at 10 .
- the invention comprises an apparatus 10 that includes an outer tubular member 12 and an inner tubular member 14 .
- Each tubular member 12 , 14 includes an inner cavity 16 .
- the inner tubular member 14 is received within the inner cavity 16 of the outer tubular member 12 .
- Both of the members 12 , 14 have distal ends 18 and proximal ends 20 with the proximal ends 20 of each member 12 , 14 having a handle 22 .
- the outer tubular member 12 has a generally shorter length than the inner tubular member 14 and the handles 22 generally abut at the proximal ends 20 .
- the members 12 , 14 are contemplated to be made of a metallic material such as hardened stainless steel; however other materials, such as rigid plastic, are also contemplated by the present invention.
- first and second channels 24 , 26 are first and second channels 24 , 26 , respectively.
- the channels 24 , 26 are generally L-shaped each having a longitudinal leg 28 and a lateral leg 30 .
- the lateral legs 30 of each channel 24 , 26 are generally orthogonal to the longitudinal legs 28 .
- the first and second channels 24 , 26 are opposed.
- the lateral legs 30 of each channel 24 , 26 align and extend orthogonally from the longitudinal legs 28 in opposite directions.
- each of the channels 24 , 26 includes at least one cutting surface 32 .
- the invention may also comprise an inner tubular member 14 disposed in an outer tubular member 12 each with a T-shaped channel that forms a double blade with one or more cutting surfaces 32 on each member ( FIG. 3C ).
- the channels 24 , 26 are bounded by a plurality of edges 34 .
- the lateral legs 30 of each channel 24 , 26 are bounded by three edges 34 a, 34 b and 34 c.
- At least one of the three edges 34 a - c is the cutting surface 32 described above.
- the cutting surface 32 is edge 34 b.
- the present embodiment could include multiple cutting surfaces 32 such as each of the three edges 34 a - c .
- the edge 34 b may be generally angled to improve cutting efficiency of the apparatus 10 .
- the first embodiment of apparatus 10 of FIGS. 1-3 is inserted within a patient's chest cavity, blood vessel, or other anatomical part containing a lead (not shown) and receives a lead 100 (shown in phantom in FIG. 1 ) within the inner cavity 16 of the inner tubular member 14 .
- a lead 100 shown in phantom in FIG. 1
- the lead 100 is received within the channels 24 , 26 .
- Each of the tubular members 12 , 14 are independently rotatable and when rotated in opposite directions the lead 100 is captured between the cutting surfaces 32 of each channel 24 , 26 . Additional torque applied to the handles 22 and further rotation of the members 12 , 14 cuts through the lead 100 .
- the severed portion of the lead 100 remains within the inner cavity 16 of the inner tubular member 14 and the apparatus 10 is removed from the patient's body.
- FIGS. 4-5 Another embodiment of the apparatus 10 is shown in FIGS. 4-5 .
- the embodiment includes a tubular member 212 having a distal end 218 and a proximal end 220 .
- the tubular member 212 is generally flexible and made from a polymer material. Further, the tubular member 212 may include reinforcements such as a braid or compressed coil (not shown) to strengthen the tubular member 212 and resist compression during operation.
- a metallic wire 236 Disposed within an inner cavity 216 of the tubular member 212 is a metallic wire 236 .
- a filament or strong cord, optionally diamond-coated, or other element suitable for cutting may be substituted for the metallic wire.
- the metallic wire 236 has opposite ends 238 extending from the proximal end 220 of the tubular member 212 .
- the opposite ends 238 of the metallic wire 236 include handles 222 .
- the metallic wire 236 extends through the inner cavity 216 and outwardly at the distal end 218 thereby forming a loop 240 . It is contemplated that the metallic wire 236 is made from stainless steel or nickel titanium and has a diameter of about 0.005 inches to about 0.030 inches; however, other materials and diameters are also contemplated by the present invention.
- the lumen 242 is disposed within the inner cavity 216 of the tubular member 212 .
- the lumen could be a second polymer lumen, even include a lubricious sleeve (such as polytetrafluoroethelene (PTFE) or FEP).
- the lumen 242 may be made from a flexible material such as nickel titanium, although other materials are also contemplated.
- the lumen 242 is disposed at one side of the inner cavity 216 .
- the lumen 242 extends the length of the tubular member 212 and when only one lumen 242 is contemplated the opposite ends 238 of the metallic wire 236 are both disposed therein.
- two lumen 242 one for each opposite end 238 of the metallic wire 236 , may be positioned adjacent to each other at one side of the inner cavity 216 of the tubular member 212 .
- the invention also comprises an adjustment mechanism 246 ( FIG. 5 ).
- the adjustment mechanism 246 moves the opposite ends 238 of the metallic wire 236 to reduce or expand the size of the loop 240 .
- the adjustment mechanism 246 includes a rotatable pin 248 disposed within the inner cavity 216 at one side, optionally within a catheter 242 .
- One of the opposite ends 238 of the metallic wire 236 is fixed to the rotatable pin 248 .
- the second of the opposite ends 238 is fixed to a tension mechanism 250 such as a spring and the like.
- a handle 222 is disposed at a proximal end 220 to rotate the rotatable pin 248 and wind the metallic wire 236 thereabout.
- the apparatus 10 of FIG. 4 includes the metallic wire 236 extending at the distal end 218 of the tubular member 212 to form the loop 240 .
- the apparatus 10 is inserted within a patient and positioned near the lead 100 .
- the free end of the lead 100 is received within the inner cavity 216 of the tubular member 212 and extends outwardly at the distal end 218 and through the loop 240 .
- the opposite ends 238 of the metallic wire 236 are moveable to reduce the size of the loop 240 .
- the metallic wire 236 is disposed in a single lumen 242 or two adjacent lumen 242 , as illustrated in FIG. 4 , the opposite ends 238 are simply pulled through the tubular member 212 and the loop 240 is reduced in size. Accordingly the metallic wire 236 of the loop 240 slices through the lead 100 .
- the severed portion of the lead 100 remains within the inner cavity 216 of the tubular member 212 and the apparatus is removed from the patient.
- two separate lumens 242 are employed and the adjustment mechanism 246 is utilized.
- One lumen is preferably adjacent or nearly so.
- the lead 100 is received in the inner cavity 216 and extends outwardly at the distal end 218 and through the loop 240 .
- the adjustment mechanism 246 is actuated by rotating the rotatable pin 248 , preferably using handle 220 . Accordingly, one of the opposite ends 238 is wound around the rotatable pin 248 and the size of the loop 240 is reduced.
- the lead 100 is captured between the insert 244 and the loop 240 .
- the cutting surface 232 of the insert 244 and the metallic wire 236 of the loop 240 slice through the lead 100 .
- the severed portion of the lead 100 remains within the inner cavity 216 of the tubular member 212 and the apparatus 10 is removed from the patient.
- the apparatus 10 includes a tubular member 312 having a distal end 318 and a proximal end 320 .
- the tubular member 312 is preferably a metal coil shaft to allow for flexibility while resisting compression during operations.
- any material is contemplated by the present invention.
- At least one blade 352 is pivotally connected to the distal end 318 of the tubular member 312 . As seen in FIGS. 6A-6C , two blades 352 are pivotally connected at the distal end 318 by a pivot pin 354 . Each of the blades 352 is generally arcuate to define a cutting surface 332 . Further, the blades 352 are moveable between a retracted position ( FIG. 6A ) and an extended position ( FIGS. 6B-6C ).
- the apparatus 10 includes only one blade 352 .
- the blade 352 is pivotally connected at the distal end 318 by the pivot pin 354 .
- the blade 352 is generally arcuate to define an inner cutting surface 332 .
- the distal end 318 of the tubular member 312 is generally angled and defines a second cutting surface 332 .
- the blade 352 is moveable between the retracted position ( FIG. 8A ) and the extended position ( FIGS. 8B-8C ).
- the apparatus 10 of another embodiment further includes an adjustment mechanism 346 .
- the adjustment mechanism 246 pivots the blade(s) 352 between the retracted and extended positions.
- the adjustment mechanism 346 may include an outer sheath (not shown) that receives the tubular member 312 and is moveable longitudinally along the tubular member 312 . A distal end of the outer sheath generally aligns with the distal end 318 of the tubular member 312 and engages the blade(s) 352 . Continued longitudinal movement of the outer sheath urges the blades(s) 352 about the pivot pin 354 to pivot from the retracted to the extended position.
- the adjustment mechanism 346 includes a pull wire 356 .
- the pull wire 356 is attached to the blade(s) 352 and extends within an inner cavity 316 of the tubular member 312 .
- a proximal end of the pull wire 356 is preferably joined to a handle 322 .
- the embodiment of apparatus 10 of FIGS. 6-8 is inserted within a patient's heart or other anatomical part containing a lead and receives the lead 100 within the inner cavity 316 of the tubular member 312 .
- the adjustment mechanism 346 is actuated. As shown, tension is applied to the pull wire 356 , preferably at the handle 322 , and the blade(s) 352 pivot about the pivot pin 354 .
- the lead 100 is captured between the cutting surfaces 332 of the two blades 352 ( FIGS. 6A-6C ).
- the lead 100 is captured between the cutting surface 332 of the one blade 352 and the cutting surface 332 of the distal end 318 of the tubular member 312 ( FIGS. 8A-8C ). Additional tension is applied to the pull wire 356 and the cutting surfaces 332 cut through the lead 100 . The severed portion of the lead 100 remains within the inner cavity 316 of the tubular member 312 and the apparatus 10 is removed from the patient's body.
- the apparatus 10 includes a tubular member 412 having a distal end 418 and a proximal end 420 .
- the tubular member 412 defines a longitudinal axis A-A and an inner cavity 416 .
- the tubular member 412 is generally flexible and is preferably made from a plastic or polymer material. However, any material is contemplated by the present invention.
- At least one tooth 458 is generally positioned at the distal end 418 of the tubular member 412 within the inner cavity 416 .
- the tubular member 412 includes a tubular wall 460 defining the inner cavity 416 .
- the tooth 458 connects to the tubular wall 460 .
- the at least one tooth 458 includes a plurality of edges 462 and at least one of the edges 462 is a cutting surface 432 .
- this embodiment of the apparatus 10 comprises four teeth 458 .
- the present invention contemplates a plurality of teeth 458 or even only one tooth 458 .
- the four teeth 458 of the illustrated embodiment are generally triangular; however, the present invention also contemplates asymmetrically shaped teeth 458 .
- the teeth 458 of this embodiment are moveable between a retracted position and an extended position.
- the retracted position positions the teeth 458 generally parallel to the tubular wall 460 of the tubular member 412 .
- the extended position positions the teeth 458 generally orthogonal to the tubular wall 460 of the tubular member 412 . Accordingly, when the teeth 458 are in the extended position the tubular member 412 has a reduced inner diameter.
- a hinge mechanism 464 connects the teeth 458 to the tubular wall 460 of the tubular member 412 .
- the hinge mechanism 464 adjusts the teeth 458 between the retracted position and the extended position to place the cutting surfaces 432 of the teeth 458 in contact with the lead 100 .
- the apparatus 10 may include an actuator (not shown) for adjusting the teeth 458 between the positions. Otherwise, the movement of the teeth 458 between the positions is manually actuated by a handle 422 at the proximal end 420 of the tubular member 412 .
- this embodiment of apparatus 10 is inserted within a patient's heart or other anatomical part containing a lead and positioned near the embedded electrode tip.
- the free end of the lead 100 is received within the inner cavity 416 of the tubular member 412 .
- the teeth 458 are in the retracted position and generally parallel to the tubular wall 460 .
- the tubular member 412 is retracted. Extension and retraction of the tubular member 412 is facilitated by the handle 422 at the proximal end 420 .
- the apparatus 10 includes a tubular member 512 defining a tubular wall 560 and a longitudinal axis A-A.
- the tubular member 512 is generally flexible and made from a plastic or polymer material; however, any material is contemplated by the present invention.
- the tubular member 512 and tubular wall 560 define an inner cavity 516 .
- the inner cavity 516 is generally offset from the longitudinal axis A-A of the tubular member 512 in order to accommodate a blade 552 and adjustment mechanism 546 within the tubular wall 560 .
- the apparatus 10 includes the blade 552 disposed within the tubular wall 560 of the tubular member 512 .
- the blade 552 by way of the adjustment mechanism 546 , is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. Further, the blade 552 includes a generally arcuate cutting surface 532 .
- the adjustment mechanism 546 of the fifth embodiment is pneumatically actuated.
- the adjustment mechanism 546 includes an inflatable device 566 , such as a balloon and the like.
- the inflatable device 566 is disposed within the tubular wall 560 and placed adjacent the blade 552 at an end opposite the cutting surface 532 . Expansion and retraction of the inflatable device 566 expands or retracts the cutting surface 532 of the blade 552 into the inner cavity 516 of the tubular member.
- the adjustment mechanism 546 includes a guide comprising of two projecting arms 568 and a track 570 .
- the guide facilitates movement of the blade 552 between the retracted and extended positions to insert the cutting surface 532 into the inner cavity 516 .
- the blade 552 is adapted to receive first ends 572 of each of the projecting arms 568 .
- the blade includes a notch 574 . Received within the notch 574 are the first ends 572 of the projecting arms 568 .
- the projection arms 568 are generally parallel to the cutting surface 532 of the blade 552 .
- the projecting arms 568 slide within the notch 574 . Second ends 576 of the projecting arms 568 are received within the track 570 .
- the track 570 is disposed within the tubular wall 560 and extends circumferentially about the tubular member 512 .
- the fifth embodiment of apparatus 10 of FIGS. 11-12 is inserted within a patient's heart or other anatomical part containing a lead and positioned as near as possible to the electrode tip embedded within the body.
- the free end of the lead 100 is received within the inner cavity 516 of the tubular member 512 .
- Air is supplied through a catheter (not shown) to the inflatable device 566 or balloon.
- the inflatable device 566 expands thereby urging the blade 552 from the retracted position to the expanded position and inserting the cutting surface 532 of the blade 552 into the inner cavity 516 .
- the blade 552 moves from the retracted position to the expanded position the second ends 576 of the projecting arms 568 move along the track 570 sliding within the notch 574 as appropriate, to accommodate the varying width of the inner cavity 516 .
- the cutting surface 532 of the blade 552 cuts through the lead 100 . Once severed, the cut portion of the lead 100 remains within the inner cavity 516 and the apparatus 10 is removed from the patient.
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- This invention relates generally to an endocardial lead removing apparatus and, more particularly, to an apparatus that cuts the endocardial lead and, in some embodiments, captures the cut portion to remove the lead from the patient's body.
- In the past, various types of endocardial leads and electrodes have been introduced into different chambers of a patient's heart, including among other locations, the right ventricle, right atrial appendage, and atrium, as well as the coronary sinus. These flexible leads are often composed of an insulator sleeve that contains an implanted helical coil conductor that is attached to an electrode tip. This electrode is placed in contact with myocardial tissue by passage through a venous access, often the subclavian vein or one of its tributaries, which leads to the endocardial surface of the heart chambers. The tip with the electrode contact is held in place by trabeculations of myocardial tissue. In some cases, active fixation leads are fastened by screw into the myocardial tissue.
- The tips of many available leads often include flexible tines, wedges, or finger-like projections which extend radially outward and usually are molded from and integral with the insulating sheath of the lead. These tines or protrusions allow surrounding growth of tissue in chronically implanted leads to fix the electrode tip in position in the heart and prevent dislodgement of the tip during the life of the lead. In “acute placement” of the electrode or lead tip, a blood clot forms about the flanges or tines (due to enzymes released as a result of irritation of the trabeculations of myocardial tissue by the presence of the electrode tip) until scar tissue eventually forms, usually in three to six months. The tines or wedges or finger-like projections allow better containment by the myocardial trabeculations of muscle tissue and prevent early dislodgement of the lead tip.
- Although the state of the art in implemented pulse generator or pacemaker technology and endocardial lead technology has advanced considerably, endocardial leads nevertheless occasionally fail, due to a variety of reasons, including breakage of a lead, insulation breaks, breakage of the inner helical coil conductor and an increase in electrode resistance. Furthermore, in some instances, it may be desirable to electronically stimulate different portions of the heart than are presently being stimulated with the leads already implanted. There are a considerable number of patients who have one or more, and sometimes as many as four or five, unused leads in their veins and heart.
- Although it obviously would be desirable to easily remove such unused leads, in the past surgeons usually have avoided attempts to remove inoperative leads because the risk of removing them exceeded the risk of leaving them in. The risks of leaving unused myocardial leads in the heart and venous path include increased likelihood that an old lead may facilitate infection, which in turn may necessitate removal of the lead to prevent continued bacteremia and abcess formation. Furthermore, there is an increased likelihood of the formation of blood clots in the atrial chamber about entangled leads. Such clots may embolize to the lung and produce severe complications and even fatality. Furthermore, the presence of unused leads in the venous pathway and inside the heart can cause considerable difficulty in the positioning and attachment of new endocardial leads in or to the heart.
- Removal of an inoperative lead sometimes can be accomplished by applying traction and rotation to the outer free end of the lead, but only if done prior to fixation of the lead tip in the trabeculations of myocardial tissue by scar tissue formation or large clot development. Even then, it is possible that a clot has formed so the removal of the leads causes various sized emboli to pass to the lungs, producing severe complications.
- In cases where the lead tip has become attached by scar tissue to the myocardial wall, removal of the lead always has presented problems and risks. Porous lead tips that are sometimes used may have an in-growth of scar tissue attaching them to the myocardial wall. Sufficient traction on such leads in a removal attempt could cause disruption of the myocardial wall prior to release of the embedded lead tip. The tines or flanges of other types of leads that are not tightly scarred to the myocardial wall present similar risks. Even if screw-in tip electrodes are used, wherein the tips theoretically can be unscrewed from the myocardial wall, unscrewing of such tips may be prevented by a channel of scar tissue and endothelium that surrounds the outer surface of the lead along the venous pathway. Such “channel scar” tissue prevents withdrawal because of tight encasement of the lead. Continual strong pulling or twisting of the outer free end of the lead could cause rupture of the atrial wall or the ventricular wall if there is such tight circumferential encasement of adherent channel scar tissue in the venous path. Such tight encasement by scar tissue in the venous pathway and in the trabeculations of the myocardial wall typically occurs within six months to a year of the initial placement of the lead.
- The risks of removing the lead by such traction and rotation of the lead may be high enough so that, if it becomes imperative that the lead be removed (as in the case of infection), many surgeons have elected to open the patient's chest and surgically remove the lead rather than attempt removal by applying traction and rotation thereto.
- Clearly, there is a need for an apparatus for extracting endocardial leads from a patient's body with minimized risk to the patient.
- To address these and other drawbacks in the existing art, the present invention comprises an apparatus for grasping a free end of an endocardial lead and cutting the lead as near as possible to the lead's embedded electrode. Once the lead is severed, a majority of the lead is removed thereby, leaving just a small distal portion of the lead within the patient.
- Specifically, the present invention comprises an apparatus having a tubular member for receiving the lead. Positioned generally at a distal end of the tubular member is at least one blade or cutting surface. In some embodiments, an adjustment mechanism actuates the blade between extended and retracted positions to engage the cutting surface with the lead to cut the lead. Once severed, the cut portion of the lead is disposed within the tubular member and the apparatus is removed from within the patient.
- Other aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reviewing the drawings and the detailed description below.
- The present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of a first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of a distal end of an inner tubular member of the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2B illustrates a perspective view of a distal end of an outer tubular member of the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of the distal end of the inner tubular member of the first embodiment of the present invention having an angled cutting surface; -
FIG. 3B illustrates a perspective view of the distal end of the outer tubular member of the first embodiment of the present invention having an angled cutting surface; -
FIG. 3C illustrates a first embodiment of the present invention having a T-shaped cutting channel; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view along a longitudinal axis of a tubular member of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of an embodiment including an insert and adjustment mechanism; -
FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate a perspective view of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 illustrates an end view of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of one embodiment, without limitation; -
FIGS. 8A-8C illustrate a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of an embodiment having only one blade; -
FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 10A-10B illustrate a perspective end view of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of one embodiment having teeth retracted and extended, respectively; -
FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of an endocardial lead removing apparatus of a fifth embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective end view of the endocardial lead removing apparatus of the fifth embodiment including a blade and adjustment mechanism. - Referring generally to
FIGS. 1-12 , various embodiments of an endocardial lead removing apparatus are generally referred to at 10. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the invention comprises anapparatus 10 that includes anouter tubular member 12 and aninner tubular member 14. Eachtubular member inner cavity 16. Theinner tubular member 14 is received within theinner cavity 16 of the outertubular member 12. Both of themembers member handle 22. As shown, the outertubular member 12 has a generally shorter length than theinner tubular member 14 and thehandles 22 generally abut at the proximal ends 20. Further, themembers - Generally disposed at the distal ends 18 of the
outer member 12 and theinner member 14 are first andsecond channels FIGS. 2A-2B and 3A-3B, without limitation, thechannels longitudinal leg 28 and alateral leg 30. Thelateral legs 30 of eachchannel longitudinal legs 28. When assembled and having theinner tubular member 14 received in theinner cavity 16 of the outertubular member 12, the first andsecond channels lateral legs 30 of eachchannel longitudinal legs 28 in opposite directions. Further, each of thechannels surface 32. In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention may also comprise aninner tubular member 14 disposed in anouter tubular member 12 each with a T-shaped channel that forms a double blade with one or more cutting surfaces 32 on each member (FIG. 3C ). - Referring to
FIGS. 2A-2B and 3A-3B, the distal ends 18 of the inner and outertubular members channels lateral legs 30 of eachchannel edges surface 32 described above. As contemplated for the illustrated embodiment, the cuttingsurface 32 isedge 34 b. Alternatively, the present embodiment could include multiple cutting surfaces 32 such as each of the three edges 34 a-c. Referring toFIGS. 3A-3B , theedge 34 b may be generally angled to improve cutting efficiency of theapparatus 10. - In operation, the first embodiment of
apparatus 10 ofFIGS. 1-3 is inserted within a patient's chest cavity, blood vessel, or other anatomical part containing a lead (not shown) and receives a lead 100 (shown in phantom inFIG. 1 ) within theinner cavity 16 of theinner tubular member 14. Once the distal ends 18 of theapparatus 10 are positioned as near as possible to the embedded electrode (not shown) within the patient's body thelead 100 is received within thechannels tubular members lead 100 is captured between the cutting surfaces 32 of eachchannel handles 22 and further rotation of themembers lead 100. The severed portion of thelead 100 remains within theinner cavity 16 of theinner tubular member 14 and theapparatus 10 is removed from the patient's body. - Another embodiment of the
apparatus 10 is shown inFIGS. 4-5 . The embodiment includes atubular member 212 having adistal end 218 and aproximal end 220. Thetubular member 212 is generally flexible and made from a polymer material. Further, thetubular member 212 may include reinforcements such as a braid or compressed coil (not shown) to strengthen thetubular member 212 and resist compression during operation. - Disposed within an
inner cavity 216 of thetubular member 212 is ametallic wire 236. In some embodiments, without limitation, a filament or strong cord, optionally diamond-coated, or other element suitable for cutting, may be substituted for the metallic wire. Themetallic wire 236 has opposite ends 238 extending from theproximal end 220 of thetubular member 212. Optionally, the opposite ends 238 of themetallic wire 236 include handles 222. Themetallic wire 236 extends through theinner cavity 216 and outwardly at thedistal end 218 thereby forming aloop 240. It is contemplated that themetallic wire 236 is made from stainless steel or nickel titanium and has a diameter of about 0.005 inches to about 0.030 inches; however, other materials and diameters are also contemplated by the present invention. - Also disposed within the
inner cavity 216 of thetubular member 212 is at least onelumen 242 for receiving themetallic wire 236. The lumen could be a second polymer lumen, even include a lubricious sleeve (such as polytetrafluoroethelene (PTFE) or FEP). Thelumen 242 may be made from a flexible material such as nickel titanium, although other materials are also contemplated. Thelumen 242 is disposed at one side of theinner cavity 216. Thelumen 242 extends the length of thetubular member 212 and when only onelumen 242 is contemplated the opposite ends 238 of themetallic wire 236 are both disposed therein. Alternatively, twolumen 242, one for eachopposite end 238 of themetallic wire 236, may be positioned adjacent to each other at one side of theinner cavity 216 of thetubular member 212. - In some embodiments, the invention also comprises an adjustment mechanism 246 (
FIG. 5 ). Theadjustment mechanism 246 moves the opposite ends 238 of themetallic wire 236 to reduce or expand the size of theloop 240. As shown, theadjustment mechanism 246 includes arotatable pin 248 disposed within theinner cavity 216 at one side, optionally within acatheter 242. One of the opposite ends 238 of themetallic wire 236 is fixed to therotatable pin 248. The second of the opposite ends 238 is fixed to atension mechanism 250 such as a spring and the like. Ahandle 222 is disposed at aproximal end 220 to rotate therotatable pin 248 and wind themetallic wire 236 thereabout. - In operation, the
apparatus 10 ofFIG. 4 includes themetallic wire 236 extending at thedistal end 218 of thetubular member 212 to form theloop 240. Theapparatus 10 is inserted within a patient and positioned near thelead 100. The free end of thelead 100 is received within theinner cavity 216 of thetubular member 212 and extends outwardly at thedistal end 218 and through theloop 240. The opposite ends 238 of themetallic wire 236 are moveable to reduce the size of theloop 240. When themetallic wire 236 is disposed in asingle lumen 242 or twoadjacent lumen 242, as illustrated inFIG. 4 , the opposite ends 238 are simply pulled through thetubular member 212 and theloop 240 is reduced in size. Accordingly themetallic wire 236 of theloop 240 slices through thelead 100. The severed portion of thelead 100 remains within theinner cavity 216 of thetubular member 212 and the apparatus is removed from the patient. - Alternatively, as illustrated in
FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, twoseparate lumens 242 are employed and theadjustment mechanism 246 is utilized. One lumen is preferably adjacent or nearly so. As described above, thelead 100 is received in theinner cavity 216 and extends outwardly at thedistal end 218 and through theloop 240. Theadjustment mechanism 246 is actuated by rotating therotatable pin 248, preferably usinghandle 220. Accordingly, one of the opposite ends 238 is wound around therotatable pin 248 and the size of theloop 240 is reduced. Thelead 100 is captured between theinsert 244 and theloop 240. The cutting surface 232 of theinsert 244 and themetallic wire 236 of theloop 240 slice through thelead 100. The severed portion of thelead 100 remains within theinner cavity 216 of thetubular member 212 and theapparatus 10 is removed from the patient. - Now referring to
FIGS. 6-8 , another embodiment of theapparatus 10 of the present invention is illustrated. Again theapparatus 10 includes atubular member 312 having adistal end 318 and aproximal end 320. Thetubular member 312 is preferably a metal coil shaft to allow for flexibility while resisting compression during operations. However, any material is contemplated by the present invention. - At least one
blade 352 is pivotally connected to thedistal end 318 of thetubular member 312. As seen inFIGS. 6A-6C , twoblades 352 are pivotally connected at thedistal end 318 by apivot pin 354. Each of theblades 352 is generally arcuate to define acutting surface 332. Further, theblades 352 are moveable between a retracted position (FIG. 6A ) and an extended position (FIGS. 6B-6C ). - As an alternate configuration, seen in
FIGS. 8A-8C , theapparatus 10 includes only oneblade 352. Again, theblade 352 is pivotally connected at thedistal end 318 by thepivot pin 354. Theblade 352 is generally arcuate to define aninner cutting surface 332. Thedistal end 318 of thetubular member 312 is generally angled and defines asecond cutting surface 332. Theblade 352 is moveable between the retracted position (FIG. 8A ) and the extended position (FIGS. 8B-8C ). - The
apparatus 10 of another embodiment further includes anadjustment mechanism 346. Theadjustment mechanism 246 pivots the blade(s) 352 between the retracted and extended positions. By way of example, theadjustment mechanism 346 may include an outer sheath (not shown) that receives thetubular member 312 and is moveable longitudinally along thetubular member 312. A distal end of the outer sheath generally aligns with thedistal end 318 of thetubular member 312 and engages the blade(s) 352. Continued longitudinal movement of the outer sheath urges the blades(s) 352 about thepivot pin 354 to pivot from the retracted to the extended position. - As a further example and illustrated in
FIGS. 6 and 8 , theadjustment mechanism 346 includes apull wire 356. Thepull wire 356 is attached to the blade(s) 352 and extends within aninner cavity 316 of thetubular member 312. A proximal end of thepull wire 356 is preferably joined to ahandle 322. - In operation, the embodiment of
apparatus 10 ofFIGS. 6-8 is inserted within a patient's heart or other anatomical part containing a lead and receives thelead 100 within theinner cavity 316 of thetubular member 312. Once thedistal end 318 of theapparatus 10 is positioned as near as possible to the embedded electrode tip within the patient's body theadjustment mechanism 346 is actuated. As shown, tension is applied to thepull wire 356, preferably at thehandle 322, and the blade(s) 352 pivot about thepivot pin 354. Thelead 100 is captured between the cuttingsurfaces 332 of the two blades 352 (FIGS. 6A-6C ). Alternately, thelead 100 is captured between the cuttingsurface 332 of the oneblade 352 and the cuttingsurface 332 of thedistal end 318 of the tubular member 312 (FIGS. 8A-8C ). Additional tension is applied to thepull wire 356 and the cutting surfaces 332 cut through thelead 100. The severed portion of thelead 100 remains within theinner cavity 316 of thetubular member 312 and theapparatus 10 is removed from the patient's body. - Referring to
FIGS. 9-10 , another embodiment of theapparatus 10 of the present invention is illustrated. Theapparatus 10 includes atubular member 412 having adistal end 418 and aproximal end 420. Thetubular member 412 defines a longitudinal axis A-A and aninner cavity 416. Thetubular member 412 is generally flexible and is preferably made from a plastic or polymer material. However, any material is contemplated by the present invention. - At least one
tooth 458 is generally positioned at thedistal end 418 of thetubular member 412 within theinner cavity 416. Thetubular member 412 includes atubular wall 460 defining theinner cavity 416. Thetooth 458 connects to thetubular wall 460. The at least onetooth 458 includes a plurality ofedges 462 and at least one of theedges 462 is a cuttingsurface 432. As illustrated, this embodiment of theapparatus 10 comprises fourteeth 458. However, the present invention contemplates a plurality ofteeth 458 or even only onetooth 458. As shown the fourteeth 458 of the illustrated embodiment are generally triangular; however, the present invention also contemplates asymmetrically shapedteeth 458. - The
teeth 458 of this embodiment are moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The retracted position, as shown inFIG. 10A , positions theteeth 458 generally parallel to thetubular wall 460 of thetubular member 412. In contrast, the extended position, as shown inFIG. 10B , positions theteeth 458 generally orthogonal to thetubular wall 460 of thetubular member 412. Accordingly, when theteeth 458 are in the extended position thetubular member 412 has a reduced inner diameter. - A
hinge mechanism 464 connects theteeth 458 to thetubular wall 460 of thetubular member 412. Thehinge mechanism 464 adjusts theteeth 458 between the retracted position and the extended position to place the cutting surfaces 432 of theteeth 458 in contact with thelead 100. Optionally, theapparatus 10 may include an actuator (not shown) for adjusting theteeth 458 between the positions. Otherwise, the movement of theteeth 458 between the positions is manually actuated by ahandle 422 at theproximal end 420 of thetubular member 412. - In operation, this embodiment of
apparatus 10 is inserted within a patient's heart or other anatomical part containing a lead and positioned near the embedded electrode tip. The free end of thelead 100 is received within theinner cavity 416 of thetubular member 412. As thetubular member 412 is extended over thelead 100, theteeth 458 are in the retracted position and generally parallel to thetubular wall 460. Once thedistal end 418 of thetubular member 412 is positioned as near as possible to the embedded electrode tip, thetubular member 412 is retracted. Extension and retraction of thetubular member 412 is facilitated by thehandle 422 at theproximal end 420. When thetubular member 412 is retracted, contact between the cuttingsurface 432 and thelead 100 urges theteeth 458 to the extended position generally orthogonal to thetubular wall 460. Accordingly, thelead 100 is captured by theteeth 458 in the reduced diameter of the tubular member. Continued extension and retraction of thetubular member 412 over thelead 100 moves theteeth 458 between the retracted and extended positions. The cutting surfaces 432 repetitively contact thelead 100 and cut through. Once severed, the cut portion of thelead 100 remains within theinner cavity 416 of thetubular member 412 and theapparatus 10 is removed from the patient. - Referring to
FIGS. 11-12 , a fifth embodiment of theapparatus 10 of the present invention is illustrated. Theapparatus 10 includes atubular member 512 defining atubular wall 560 and a longitudinal axis A-A. Thetubular member 512 is generally flexible and made from a plastic or polymer material; however, any material is contemplated by the present invention. Thetubular member 512 andtubular wall 560 define aninner cavity 516. Theinner cavity 516 is generally offset from the longitudinal axis A-A of thetubular member 512 in order to accommodate ablade 552 andadjustment mechanism 546 within thetubular wall 560. - The
apparatus 10 includes theblade 552 disposed within thetubular wall 560 of thetubular member 512. Theblade 552, by way of theadjustment mechanism 546, is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. Further, theblade 552 includes a generallyarcuate cutting surface 532. - The
adjustment mechanism 546 of the fifth embodiment is pneumatically actuated. As seen inFIG. 12 , theadjustment mechanism 546 includes aninflatable device 566, such as a balloon and the like. Theinflatable device 566 is disposed within thetubular wall 560 and placed adjacent theblade 552 at an end opposite the cuttingsurface 532. Expansion and retraction of theinflatable device 566 expands or retracts the cuttingsurface 532 of theblade 552 into theinner cavity 516 of the tubular member. - Further, the
adjustment mechanism 546 includes a guide comprising of two projectingarms 568 and atrack 570. The guide facilitates movement of theblade 552 between the retracted and extended positions to insert the cuttingsurface 532 into theinner cavity 516. Theblade 552 is adapted to receive first ends 572 of each of the projectingarms 568. As illustrated inFIG. 12 , the blade includes anotch 574. Received within thenotch 574 are the first ends 572 of the projectingarms 568. Accordingly, theprojection arms 568 are generally parallel to the cuttingsurface 532 of theblade 552. The projectingarms 568 slide within thenotch 574. Second ends 576 of the projectingarms 568 are received within thetrack 570. Thetrack 570 is disposed within thetubular wall 560 and extends circumferentially about thetubular member 512. - In operation, the fifth embodiment of
apparatus 10 ofFIGS. 11-12 is inserted within a patient's heart or other anatomical part containing a lead and positioned as near as possible to the electrode tip embedded within the body. The free end of thelead 100 is received within theinner cavity 516 of thetubular member 512. Air is supplied through a catheter (not shown) to theinflatable device 566 or balloon. Theinflatable device 566 expands thereby urging theblade 552 from the retracted position to the expanded position and inserting the cuttingsurface 532 of theblade 552 into theinner cavity 516. Further, as theblade 552 moves from the retracted position to the expanded position the second ends 576 of the projectingarms 568 move along thetrack 570 sliding within thenotch 574 as appropriate, to accommodate the varying width of theinner cavity 516. The cuttingsurface 532 of theblade 552 cuts through thelead 100. Once severed, the cut portion of thelead 100 remains within theinner cavity 516 and theapparatus 10 is removed from the patient. - While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred and alternative embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described herein may be employed in practicing the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the invention and that the apparatus within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby. This description of the invention should be understood to include all novel and non-obvious combinations of elements described herein, and claims may be present in this or a later application to any novel and non-obvious combination of these elements. The foregoing embodiments are illustrative, and no single feature or element is essential to all possible combination that may be claimed in this or a later application. Where the claims recite “a” or “a first” element of the equivalent thereof, such claims should be understood to include incorporation of one or more such elements, neither requiring nor excluding two or more such elements.
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