Minimally-invasive medical retrieval device
US6893450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2215
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical retrieval device is provided which includes an elongated cylindrical member having a passage extending therein and having a metallic proximal and distal portions. The proximal and distal portions are formed as separate pieces and connected at a junction. The elongated cylindrical member has an area of substantially constant inner and outer diameters extending at least from a portion of the proximal portion closely adjacent to the junction through the junction and to a portion of the distal portion closely adjacent to the junction.
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