Stiffening device adapted to cooperate with a flexible kidney stone extractor
US11317932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2918
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stiffening device is disclosed that is adapted to cooperate with a flexible kidney stone extractor. The stiffening device includes a tube having a lumen sized to receive a part of flexible kidney stone extractor; a diversion member having a channel that is configured to receive a part of the flexible kidney stone extractor; and a connector coupled between the tube and the diversion member. The connector allows the channel of the diversion member to communicate with the lumen of the tube. A proximal portion of the connector is connected to the diversion member and a distal portion of the connector is connected to the tube.
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