Basket with one or more moveable legs
US6174318A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2212
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical retrieval device includes a basket with three or more legs. The device can be used to retrieve material from a body such as stones. At least one of the legs of the basket is moveable independently from at least one of the other legs. This independent movability allows material to be captured more readily and easily. A distal end of the basket can be non-perforated.
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