After a prolonged period in the body, an IVC filter can be substantially absorbed by the body. When this occurs, it can be very difficult and/or dangerous for the patient if the IVC filter is forcibly removed. Thus, it is desirable to have systems and methods for safely abandoning the removal procedure of the IVC filter. Example embodiments of an apparatus for safely abandoning the removal procedure of the IVC filter can include: a sleeve having a lumen and a first hole on a wall of the sleeve; a shaft slidably disposed within the lumen of the sleeve; a flexible distal extension comprising a braid structure with a first opening; and a first lasso encircling a portion of the first opening of the braid.