Clip removal systems and methods

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 12178444
  • Patent Number
    12,178,444
  • Date Filed
    Monday, May 3, 2021
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 31, 2024
    5 months ago
Abstract
A system configured to detach an interventional implant from a cardiac valve includes a guide catheter and a capture mechanism routable through the guide catheter. The capture mechanism comprises a capture hypotube with a container portion/space configured to receive an interventional implant connected to cardiac valve tissue. The capture mechanism also includes a cutting arm axially moveable relative to the capture hypotube. The capture hypotube and the cutting arm each include cutting elements that are brought together upon actuation of the cutting arm to thereby cut the cardiac valve tissue surrounding the interventional implant to free the implant from the cardiac valve.
Description
BACKGROUND

The mitral valve controls blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle of the heart, preventing blood from flowing backwards from the left ventricle into the left atrium so that it is instead forced through the aortic valve for delivery of oxygenated blood throughout the body. A properly functioning mitral valve opens and closes to enable blood flow in one direction. However, in some circumstances the mitral valve is unable to close properly, allowing blood to regurgitate back into the atrium.


Mitral valve regurgitation has several causes. Functional mitral valve regurgitation is characterized by structurally normal mitral valve leaflets that are nevertheless unable to properly coapt with one another to close properly due to other structural deformations of surrounding heart structures. Other causes of mitral valve regurgitation are related to defects of the mitral valve leaflets, mitral valve annulus, or other mitral valve tissues.


The most common treatments for mitral valve regurgitation rely on valve replacement or repair including leaflet and annulus remodeling, the latter generally referred to as valve annuloplasty. One technique for mitral valve repair which relies on suturing adjacent segments of the opposed valve leaflets together is referred to as the “bowtie” or “edge-to-edge” technique. While all these techniques can be effective, they usually rely on open heart surgery where the patient's chest is opened, typically via a sternotomy, and the patient placed on cardiopulmonary bypass. The need to both open the chest and place the patient on bypass is traumatic and has associated high mortality and morbidity. In some patients, a fixation device can be installed into the heart using minimally invasive techniques. The fixation device can hold the adjacent segments of the opposed valve leaflets together and may reduce mitral valve regurgitation. One such device used to clip the anterior and posterior leaflets of the mitral valve together is the MitraClip® fixation device, sold by Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, California, USA.


However, sometimes after a fixation device is installed, undesirable mitral valve regurgitation can still exist, or can arise again. For these sub-optimally treated patients, the presence of a fixation device in their mitral valves may obstruct additional procedures such as transcatheter mitral valve replacement. These patients may also be considered too frail to tolerate open-heart surgery, so they are left with no viable options to further improve the function of their mitral valve.


Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide alternative and additional methods, devices, and systems for removing or disabling fixation devices that are already installed. The methods, devices, and systems may be useful for repair of tissues in the body other than heart valves. At least some of these objectives will be met by the inventions described herein.


BRIEF SUMMARY

The present disclosure is directed to systems, methods, and device configured to detach an interventional implant from a cardiac valve. In one embodiment, a capture mechanism includes a capture hypotube having a container portion disposed therein, the container portion being configured to receive and house the interventional implant. The capture mechanism also includes a cutting arm axially translatable relative to the capture hypotube. A first cutting element is disposed at an edge of the capture hypotube, and a second cutting element disposed at an edge of the cutting arm and oriented to face the first cutting element. Axial translation of the cutting arm relative to the capture hypotube brings the first cutting element into contact with the second cutting element to thereby cut cardiac tissue and detach the interventional implant from the cardiac valve.


An embodiment of a system for detaching an interventional implant from a cardiac valve includes a guide catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the guide catheter is steerable to a position near a cardiac valve, and a capture mechanism. The capture mechanism is routable through the guide catheter and configured to extend beyond the distal end of the guide catheter. The capture mechanism is configured to enable capture of the interventional implant and cutting of cardiac tissue to which it is attached to enable detachment of the interventional implant.


An embodiment of a method for detaching an interventional implant from a cardiac valve includes the steps of positioning a guide catheter such that the distal end of the guide catheter is positioned near a targeted cardiac valve, extending a capture mechanism beyond the distal end of the guide catheter, receiving the interventional implant into a container portion of the capture mechanism, and actuating a cutting arm of the capture mechanism to cut cardiac tissue and thereby detach the interventional implant from the cardiac tissue. The interventional implant may be a fixation device attached to adjacent leaflets of the cardiac valve.


Additional features and advantages of exemplary implementations of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations. The features and advantages of such implementations may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations as set forth hereinafter.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features of the invention can be obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:



FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a human heart from a superior perspective, showing the mitral valve with an implanted clip fixation device for holding anterior and posterior leaflets of the mitral valve together;



FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary delivery system that may be utilized for guiding and/or delivering a capture mechanism to a cardiac valve to enable detaching an interventional implant therefrom;



FIG. 2B illustrates a cross-sectional view of a human heart from an anterior perspective showing exemplary approaches for positioning a capture mechanism at a targeted cardiac valve;



FIGS. 3A-3C are perspective views of an exemplary embodiment of a capture mechanism;



FIG. 4 illustrates delivery of the capture mechanism to the mitral valve and positioning of the capture mechanism relative to an interventional fixation device in preparation for capture and removal of the interventional fixation device;



FIGS. 5A-5C illustrate detailed views of the capture mechanism at the mitral valve to illustrate capture of the interventional fixation device and cutting of surrounding leaflet tissue to free the captured fixation device; and



FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a capture mechanism according to the present disclosure.





DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Introduction

Embodiments described herein are configured to effectively capture an interventional implant positioned at a targeted cardiac valve, and to free the implant from surrounding leaflet tissue so that the implant may be removed from the cardiac valve. Removal of such implants (e.g., fixation devices) can beneficially enable further interventional procedures at the cardiac valve, such as placement and implantation of a prosthetic replacement valve.



FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a human heart from a superior perspective, showing the mitral valve 405, which includes an anterior leaflet 410 and a posterior leaflet 415. A clip fixation device 420 has been positioned in the mitral valve 405 to clip and hold the leaflets 410 and 415 together at the coapting edges. As explained above, such repair devices are often placed with the intent of reducing mitral valve regurgitation. However, if excessive regurgitation remains following placement of the device 420, and further interventional procedures are necessary or desired, the fixation device 420 may need to be detached from leaflet tissue and/or removed from the mitral valve 405. For example, the fixation device 420 may need to be repositioned or removed prior to the placement of a replacement valve.


Although the examples described herein are provided in the context of capturing a fixation device implanted at a mitral valve, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described herein are not necessarily limited to use within the mitral valve 405. In other applications, the targeted cardiac valve could be the tricuspid valve, aortic valve, or pulmonic valve for example. More generally, the embodiments described herein may be utilized in other implementations involving capture and removal of a previously implanted or deployed device from tissue.


In addition, although examples may illustrate routing a guide catheter to the mitral valve via a transfemoral/transseptal or transjugular/transseptal approach, other suitable delivery approaches may be used, including radial or transapical approaches.


Delivery System Overview



FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a delivery system 100 that may be utilized for guiding and/or delivering a capture mechanism 130 to a targeted cardiac valve to enable detaching an interventional implant from the cardiac valve. In at least one embodiment, the delivery system 100 includes a guide catheter 105 having a proximal end and a distal end 115. The delivery system may comprise a handle 110 positioned on the proximal end of the guide catheter 105. The guide catheter 105 may be operatively coupled to the handle 110. The guide catheter 105 may be steerable to enable the guiding and orienting of the guide catheter 105, including the distal end 115 of the guide catheter 105. For example, the handle 110 may include at least one control 120 (e.g., a dial, a switch, a slider, a button, etc.) that can be actuated to control the movement and curvature of the distal end 115 of the guide catheter 105.


As one example of a steering mechanism, the at least one control 120 may be operatively coupled to one or more control lines 125 (e.g., pull wires) extending from the handle 110 through the guide catheter 105 to the distal end 115 of the guide catheter (e.g., through one or more lumens in the guide catheter 105). Actuation of the at least one control 120 may adjust the tensioning of a control line 125 to pull the guide catheter 105 in the corresponding direction.



FIG. 2A shows a pair of control lines 125. Alternatively, a handle 110 may comprise more than one control 120 configured for controlling steering and any number of associated control lines. For example, the delivery system 100 may be configured to provide bending of the guide catheter 105 in multiple planes and/or at multiple bending points along the length of the guide catheter 105.


The control 120 and/or other controls disposed at the handle 110 may also be utilized to control actuation of various components of the capture mechanism 130. As shown, the capture mechanism 130 is configured in size and shape so as to be routable through the guide catheter 105 and extendable beyond the distal end 115 of the guide catheter 105. The capture mechanism 130 may also be retracted back into the guide catheter 105.


Control(s) 120 may control the capture mechanism's 130 extension through and retraction back into the guide catheter 105. Additionally, or alternatively, the control(s) 120 may be configured to provide selective actuation of one or more components of the capture mechanism 130 described further below. The capture mechanism 130 is shown in generic form and therefore represents any of the capture mechanism 130 embodiments described herein.



FIG. 2B illustrates a cross-sectional view of a patient's heart 10 from an anterior perspective, showing an exemplary approach for delivering the capture mechanism to the targeted mitral valve 405 using the guide catheter 105. In particular, FIG. 2B illustrates a transfemoral approach via guide catheter 105 (shown for this approach as guide catheter 105a), and an alternative transjugular approach via guide catheter 105 (shown for this approach as guide catheter 105b).


In a transfemoral approach, the delivery catheter 105a is inserted into the patient's vasculature at a femoral vein and directed to the inferior vena cava 20. The catheter 105a is passed through the inferior vena cava 20 and into the right atrium 30. In the transjugular approach, the delivery catheter 105b is inserted into the patient's vasculature at a jugular vein and directed to the superior vena cava 70. The catheter 105b is passed through the superior vena cava 70 and into the right atrium 30. Subsequently, in either approach, the distal end 115 of the catheter 105 is pushed across the septum 40 so as to be positioned in the left atrium 50 superior of the mitral valve 405.


As explained further below, the capture mechanism 130 is then directed partially through the mitral valve 405 and partially into the left ventricle 60 so that an interventional implant at the mitral valve 405 can be captured and surrounding leaflet tissue can be cut to free the implant.


Capture Mechanism Details



FIGS. 3A-3C are perspective views of an exemplary embodiment of a capture mechanism 130. As shown in FIG. 3A, the capture mechanism 130 may comprise a shaft 200 and a capture hypotube 205. Although in FIG. 2A the capture hypotube 205 is shown outside of the shaft 200, the capture hypotube 205 may alternatively be disposed within the shaft 200 and be configured to retract into the shaft 200. In at least one embodiment, the capture mechanism 130 does not comprise a shaft 200 and the capture hypotube 205 passes directly proximally through the guide catheter 105. The shaft 200 may be configured to move axially relative to the capture hypotube 205 and/or other components of the capture mechanism 130 to control actuation of one or more components of the capture mechanism 130. For example, the shaft 200 may be mechanically coupled to the handle 110 such that operation of one or more controls 120 causes axial movement of the shaft 200 to in turn cause actuation of one or more components of the capture mechanism 130, such as causing corresponding movement of an axial actuator 215.


The capture hypotube 205 may comprise a cutout portion 230 sized to fit an interventional implant targeted for removal. The capture mechanism 130 may further comprise a cutting arm 210 configured to selectively advance relative to the capture hypotube 205 to cover the cutout portion 230 and retract relative to the capture hypotube 205 to uncover the cutout portion 230. The cutting arm 210 may be disposed outside surface of the capture hypotube 205, as shown. Alternatively, the cutting arm 210 may be disposed within the capture hypotube 205. In either configuration, the cutting arm 210 is axially translatable relative to the capture hypotube 205 to provide selective covering and uncovering of the cutout portion 230.


As described in more detail below, the capture hypotube 205 may be positioned adjacent to an interventional implant targeted for removal from a cardiac valve. The interventional implant may be, for example, a fixation device that approximates two adjacent leaflets. Typically, the cutting arm 210 is put in an advanced position to cover the cutout portion 230 during routing of the capture hypotube 205 through the guide catheter 105 and into proper position at the cardiac valve. Then, when the capture hypotube 205 is positioned adjacent to the targeted interventional implant, the cutting arm 210 may be moved to a retracted position so as to uncover the cutout portion 230 of the capture hypotube 205.


The distal end of the capture hypotube 205 may comprise a container portion 220 sized to fit and house the interventional implant after it has passed into the capture hypotube 205 via the cutout portion 230. Although in FIG. 2A the container portion 220 is shown distal to the cutout portion 230, the relative positions of the container portion 220 and the cutout portion 230 may be reversed.


The capture mechanism 130 may comprise an axial actuator 215 configured to advance or retract relative to the capture hypotube 205 and thereby enable advancing/pushing the interventional implant from the cutout portion 230 into the container portion 220 and optionally also retracting/pulling it therefrom. The axial actuator 215 may comprise a pusher, a hook, a block, other structure for manipulating the interventional implant, or combination thereof.


A proximal end of the container portion 220 may comprise a first cutting element 225a. Additionally, or alternatively, a distal end of the cutting arm 210 may comprise a second cutting element 225b. The first and second cutting elements 225a and 225b may be configured to cut tissue surrounding the interventional implant when an interventional implant is positioned within the container portion 220 and the cutting arm 210 is advanced to cover the cutout portion 230 of the capture hypotube 205, and to thereby detach the interventional implant from the surrounding tissue. The cutting arm 210 may also be configured to be rotatable relative to the capture hypotube 205 to actuate and/or assist in cutting tissue.


The first and/or second cutting elements 225a, 225b may comprise sharpened edges that function to cut tissue upon sufficient advancement of the cutting arm 210. Additionally, or alternatively, the first and/or second cutting elements 225a, 225b may comprise electrodes configured to provide radio frequency current energy to tissue. The capture hypotube 205 and/or cutting arm 210 may be coated with an electrically insulating coating material while the first and second cutting mechanisms 225a and 225b remain uncoated. The uncoated edges of the cutting elements 225a and/or 225b may comprise a material with low impedance, such as platinum, iridium, silver, gold, or a combination thereof.



FIGS. 3B and 3C illustrate alternative embodiments of cutting elements that may be utilized with the capture hypotube 205 and/or cutting arm 210. At least one cutting element, shown here as cutting element 225c, may comprise a wavy and/or serrated edge configured to better grip tissue. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more cutting elements may comprise a dual, curved, or spiral-shaped cutting edge, as shown by cutting element 225d of FIG. 3C. The lateral cutting edge of the cutting element 225d may be particularly beneficial for cutting tissue via rotation of the cutting arm 210 relative to the capture hypotube 205. The illustrated cutting elements are merely exemplary and other cutting elements suitable for cutting tissue may additionally or alternatively be utilized. Further, different cutting elements of the capture hypotube 205 and cutting arm 210 may be combined to form other combinations beyond the specific example combinations illustrated in FIGS. 3A-3C.


Capture & Retrieval of an Interventional Implant



FIG. 4 illustrates use of the exemplary capture mechanism 130 to capture and retrieve an interventional implant 420 previously implanted at the mitral valve 405. The interventional implant 420 fixes and approximates the leaflets 410 and 415. As shown, the distal end 115 of the guide catheter 105 has been extended through the septum 400. The capture mechanism 130 may be routed through the guide catheter 105 so as to extend through an orifice 430 of the mitral valve 405 and be at least partially disposed on a ventricular side of the valve 405.



FIGS. 5A-5C illustrate an expanded view of the capture mechanism 130 to show exemplary use of the capture mechanism 130 after it has been positioned adjacent to the interventional implant 420. In the example use shown in FIGS. 5A-5C, the distal end of the capture mechanism 130, including the container portion 220 and first cutting element 225a, are positioned on the ventricular side of the mitral valve orifice 430, while the axial actuator 215 and cutting arm 210 are positioned on the atrial side of the mitral valve orifice 430.


As shown in FIG. 5A, the capture mechanism 130 is positioned so that the interventional implant 420 is within the cutout portion 230 and adjacent the container portion 220. The axial actuator 215 may then be actuated to push the interventional implant 420 into the container portion 220, as shown in FIG. 5B. Subsequently, the cutting arm 210 may be advanced relative to the capture hypotube 205 to bring cutting elements 225a and 225b together against the leaflet tissue. This cuts the leaflet tissue, leaving behind hole 440, and releases the interventional implant 420 from the surrounding mitral valve tissues, as shown in FIG. 5C, so that it can be removed from the patient along with the capture mechanism 130.


Alternative Capture Mechanism Embodiments



FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective side views of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a capture mechanism 330. The embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B may be utilized with the delivery system described above and/or in any of the exemplary uses described above for removing an interventional implant from a cardiac valve.


As shown, the capture mechanism 330 may comprise a capture hypotube 305. A distal end of the capture mechanism 330 may comprise cutting arm 310 in the shape of a hook configured to extend from the distal end of the capture hypotube 305, thereby creating a cavity 315 sized to fit the interventional implant, as shown in FIG. 6B. The retractable cutting arm 310 may be extended from the distal end of the capture hypotube 305 when the capture hypotube 305 is at a position adjacent to, and generally aligned with, an interventional implant targeted for removal. The capture mechanism 330 may then be positioned such that the interventional implant is generally within cavity 315. The retractable cutting arm 310 may then be retracted, thereby pulling and securing the interventional implant within a container portion/space of the capture hypotube 305.


As shown, the distal end of the capture hypotube 305 may comprise a first cutting element 325a, and an inside surface of the retractable cutting arm 310 may comprise a second cutting element 325b. The first and second cutting elements 325a and 325b may be configured to cut tissue to which the interventional implant is attached when the retractable cutting arm 310 retracts sufficiently to bring the cutting elements 325a and 325b together, thereby detaching the interventional implant from the surrounding tissue.


The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.


Additional Exemplary Embodiments

Following are some further example embodiments of the invention. These are presented only by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.


Embodiment 1. A capture mechanism configured for capturing an interventional implant previously implanted at cardiac valve tissue, the capture mechanism comprising: a capture hypotube having a container portion disposed therein, the container portion being configured to receive and house the interventional implant, a cutting arm axially translatable relative to the capture hypotube; a first cutting element disposed at an edge of the capture hypotube, and a second cutting element disposed at an edge of the cutting arm and oriented to face the first cutting element, wherein axial translation of the cutting arm relative to the capture hypotube brings the first cutting element into contact with the second cutting element to thereby cut cardiac tissue disposed therebetween.


Embodiment 2. The capture mechanism of Embodiment 1, wherein the container portion is adjacent a cutout portion that faces laterally and is configured to receive the interventional implant.


Embodiment 3. The capture mechanism of Embodiment 2, further comprising an axial actuator configured to translate axially relative to the capture hypotube, the axial actuator being configured to extend into the cutout portion to thereby enable the interventional implant to be pushed from the cutout portion toward the adjacent container portion.


Embodiment 4. The capture mechanism of Embodiment 2 or 3, wherein the cutting arm is configured to cover the cutout portion when in an advanced position relative to the capture hypotube and to uncover and expose the cutout portion when in a retracted position relative to the capture hypotube.


Embodiment 5. The capture mechanism of any one of Embodiments 2-4, wherein the container portion is disposed at a distal end of the capture hypotube, and wherein the cutout portion is disposed proximal of the container portion.


Embodiment 6. The capture mechanism of any one of Embodiments 1-5, wherein the first cutting element, the second cutting element, or both comprise sharpened edges.


Embodiment 7. The capture mechanism of any one of Embodiments 1-6, wherein the first cutting element, the second cutting element, or both comprise serrated and/or wavy edges.


Embodiment 8. The capture mechanism of any one of Embodiments 1-7, wherein the first cutting element, the second cutting element, or both comprise a lateral cutting edge.


Embodiment 9. The capture mechanism of any one of Embodiments 1-8, wherein the first cutting element, the second cutting element, or both comprise electrodes conductive to radio frequency energy.


Embodiment 10. The capture mechanism of Embodiment 9, wherein the capture hypotube and the cutting arm are formed from a conductive material and are coated with an insulating coating, except that the first and second cutting elements remain uncoated.


Embodiment 11. The capture mechanism of any one of Embodiments 1-10, wherein the cutting arm is also rotatable relative to the capture hypotube.


Embodiment 12. The capture mechanism of any one of Embodiments 1-11, wherein the cutting arm is formed as a hypotube.


Embodiment 13. The capture mechanism of Embodiment 12, wherein the cutting arm hypotube is disposed outside of the capture hypotube.


Embodiment 14. The capture mechanism of any one of Embodiments 1-13, wherein the first cutting element faces proximally and the second cutting element faces distally.


Embodiment 15. The capture mechanism of any one of Embodiments 1-14, wherein the first cutting element faces distally and the second cutting element faces proximally.


Embodiment 16. The capture mechanism of Embodiment 15, wherein the cutting arm comprises a hook, and wherein the cutting arm is configured to extend beyond a distal end of the capture hypotube to form a cavity between the distal end of the capture hypotube and a proximal side of the hook.


Embodiment 17. The capture mechanism of Embodiment 16, wherein the first cutting element being disposed at the distal end of the capture hypotube and the second cutting element being disposed at the proximal side of the hook.


Embodiment 18. A system for detaching an interventional implant from a cardiac valve, the system comprising: a guide catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the guide catheter being steerable to a position adjacent a cardiac valve; and a capture mechanism as in any one of Embodiments 1-17, routable through the guide catheter and configured to extend beyond the distal end of the guide catheter.


Embodiment 19. The system of Embodiment 18, further comprising a handle coupled to the proximal end of the guide catheter, the handle comprising at least one control operatively connected to the capture mechanism to enable actuation of the cutting arm to thereby provide translation and/or rotation of the cutting arm relative to the capture hypotube.


Embodiment 20. A method of detaching an interventional implant from a cardiac valve within a body, the method comprising: providing a system for detaching an interventional implant from a cardiac valve as in Embodiment 18 or 19, positioning the distal end of the guide catheter near a targeted cardiac valve, the targeted cardiac valve including an interventional implant affixed to cardiac valve tissue, extending the capture mechanism distally beyond the distal end of the guide catheter, capturing the interventional implant within the container portion of the capture hypotube, and actuating the cutting arm to cut cardiac tissue and thereby detach the interventional implant from the cardiac tissue

Claims
  • 1. A capture mechanism configured for capturing an interventional implant previously implanted at cardiac valve tissue, the capture mechanism comprising: a capture hypotube having a container portion disposed distal a cutout portion and adjacent a terminal distal end of the capture hyptotube, the container portion being disposed at a fixed position distal a cutout portion, the container portion being configured to receive and house the interventional implant;a cutting arm axially translatable around an outer surface of and rotatable relative to the capture hypotube;a first cutting element disposed at an edge of the capture hypotube; anda second cutting element disposed at an edge of the cutting arm and oriented to face the first cutting element,wherein axial translation of the cutting arm relative to the capture hypotube brings the first cutting element into contact with the second cutting element, thereby causing both first cutting element and second cutting element to cut cardiac tissue disposed therebetween.
  • 2. The capture mechanism of claim 1, wherein the container portion is adjacent the cutout portion that faces laterally and is configured to receive the interventional implant.
  • 3. The capture mechanism of claim 2, further comprising an axial actuator configured to translate axially relative to the capture hypotube, the axial actuator being configured to extend into the cutout portion to thereby enable the interventional implant to be pushed from the cutout portion toward the adjacent container portion.
  • 4. The capture mechanism of claim 2, wherein the cutting arm is configured to cover the cutout portion when in an advanced position relative to the capture hypotube and to uncover and expose the cutout portion when in a retracted position relative to the capture hypotube.
  • 5. The capture mechanism of claim 2, wherein the container portion is disposed at a distal end of the capture hypotube, and wherein the cutout portion is disposed proximal of the container portion.
  • 6. The capture mechanism of claim 1, wherein the first cutting element, the second cutting element, or both comprise sharpened edges.
  • 7. The capture mechanism of claim 1, wherein the first cutting element, the second cutting element, or both comprise serrated and/or wavy edges.
  • 8. The capture mechanism of claim 1, wherein the first cutting element, the second cutting element, or both comprise a lateral cutting edge.
  • 9. The capture mechanism of claim 1, wherein the first cutting element, the second cutting element, or both comprise electrodes conductive to radio frequency energy.
  • 10. The capture mechanism of claim 9, wherein the capture hypotube and the cutting arm are formed from a conductive material and are coated with an insulating coating, except that the first and second cutting elements remain uncoated.
  • 11. The capture mechanism of claim 1, wherein the cutting arm is formed as a hypotube.
  • 12. The capture mechanism of claim 11, wherein the cutting arm hypotube is disposed outside of the capture hypotube.
  • 13. The capture mechanism of claim 1, wherein the first cutting element faces proximally and the second cutting element faces distally.
  • 14. The capture mechanism of claim 1, wherein the first cutting element faces distally and the second cutting element faces proximally.
  • 15. The capture mechanism of claim 14, wherein the cutting arm comprises a hook, and wherein the cutting arm is configured to extend beyond a distal end of the capture hypotube to form a cavity between the distal end of the capture hypotube and a proximal side of the hook.
  • 16. The capture mechanism of claim 15, wherein the first cutting element being disposed at the distal end of the capture hypotube and the second cutting element being disposed at the proximal side of the hook.
  • 17. A system for detaching an interventional implant from a cardiac valve, the system comprising: a guide catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the guide catheter being steerable to a position adjacent a cardiac valve; anda capture mechanism routable through the guide catheter and configured to extend beyond the distal end of the guide catheter, the capture mechanism comprising: a capture hypotube having a container portion distally disposed therein, the container portion being configured to receive and house the interventional implant,an axial actuator disposed within the capture hypotube and configured to distally translate axially into a cutout portion to thereby enable the interventional implant to be distally pushed from the cutout portion into the container portion,a cutting arm axially translatable around an outer surface of and rotatable relative to the capture hypotube,a first cutting element disposed at an edge of the capture hypotube, anda second cutting element disposed at an edge of the cutting arm and oriented to face the first cutting element,wherein axial translation of the cutting arm relative to the capture hypotube brings the first cutting element into contact with the second cutting element, thereby causing both first cutting element and second cutting element to cut cardiac tissue disposed therebetween.
  • 18. The system of claim 17, further comprising a handle coupled to the proximal end of the guide catheter, the handle comprising at least one control operatively connected to the capture mechanism to enable actuation of the cutting arm to thereby provide translation and/or rotation of the cutting arm relative to the capture hypotube.
  • 19. A method of detaching an interventional implant from a cardiac valve within a body, the method comprising: providing a system for detaching an interventional implant from a cardiac valve, the system comprising a guide catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the guide catheter being steerable to a position adjacent a cardiac valve; anda capture mechanism routable through the guide catheter and configured to extend beyond the distal end of the guide catheter, the capture mechanism comprising a capture hypotube having a container portion disposed distal a cutout portion and adjacent a terminal distal end of the capture hyptotube, the container portion being disposed at a fixed position distal a cutout portion, the container portion being configured to receive and house the interventional implant,a cutting arm axially translatable around an outer surface of and rotatable relative to the capture hypotube,a first cutting element disposed at an edge of the capture hypotube, anda second cutting element disposed at an edge of the cutting arm and oriented to face the first cutting element,wherein axial translation of the cutting arm relative to the capture hypotube brings the first cutting element into contact with the second cutting element, thereby causing both first cutting element and second cutting element to cut cardiac tissue disposed therebetween;positioning the distal end of the guide catheter near a targeted cardiac valve, the targeted cardiac valve including an interventional implant affixed to cardiac valve tissue;extending the capture mechanism distally beyond the distal end of the guide catheter;capturing the interventional implant within the container portion of the capture hypotube; andactuating the cutting arm to cut cardiac tissue and thereby detach the interventional implant from the cardiac tissue.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/020,673, filed May 6, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.

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