Patent · US Expired

Surgical retrieval baskets

US5792145A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1996
Grant dateAug 11, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2212
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A retrieval basket comprises a plurality of wires normally encased in a compact form within a sheath whereupon displacement of the sheath to free a portion of the wires enables the wires to form an enlarged retrieval basket. The wires forming the retrieval basket are cold formed in a predetermined shape and are secured together in a predetermined fashion to define the retrieval basket.

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