【Abstract】Objective To summarize the application of traction for removal of stuck tunnel cuffed central venous catheters. Methods The cases of incarcerated tunnel cuffed central venous catheters treated in the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University from 2016 to 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. The traction device for orthopedics was used to obtain fixed and continuous tension on the catheter to broke the fibrous tissue around the catheter and then remove the catheter. Results A total of 10 patients were enrolled. All the incarcerated catheters were successfully removed by traction. During traction, complete postural limitation was unnecessary and patients can get out of bed when required. All cases cooperated well in the treatment. No complications occurred, such as bleeding, arrhythmia and catheter rupture that required special intervention. Conclusion The traction method has the advantages of simplicity, non-invasiveness, low cost, low risk and higher patient acceptance. It is worthy of clinical use.