diff --git a/examples/downloading_files/view.py b/examples/downloading_files/view.py
index f8b8fd7..b387195 100644
--- a/examples/downloading_files/view.py
+++ b/examples/downloading_files/view.py
@@ -1,13 +1,11 @@
 """View for file download example."""
 
 import os
-from typing import Optional
 
 from nova.mvvm.trame_binding import TrameBinding
 from nova.trame import ThemedApp
 from nova.trame.view.components import DataSelector
 from nova.trame.view.layouts import VBoxLayout
-from trame.widgets import client
 from trame.widgets import vuetify3 as vuetify
 
 from .model import Model
@@ -28,8 +26,6 @@ def __init__(self) -> None:
         # uninitialized in the UI via v_if statements.
         self.view_model.update_form_data()
 
-        self._download: Optional[client.JSEval] = None
-
         self.create_ui()
 
     def create_ui(self) -> None: