A removable stent system and method for extraction of a removable stent
from a target site is disclosed. The removable stent includes a removable
stent having a collapsible end and a collapsing element configured for
coupling with a removal tool. The collapsing element can be configured as
a lasso or can be movable between two positions when deployed at a target
site in vivo. The removable stent overcomes disadvantages and limitations
of previous types of stents as well as overcoming complications during or
following stent deployment in vivo. The removable stent further includes
features that increase its ease of use and reduce the maneuvering required
of devices or tools used to remove the stent. This then decreases the
amount of effort required by the physician, the procedure time, and the
level of discomfort experienced by a patient during the procedure.
