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Medical retrieval devices with laser and retrieval assembly

US7727227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2004
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2944
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device includes a sheath having a lumen and an elongate member disposed within the lumen of the sheath. The elongate member is moveable relative to the sheath and includes a retrieval assembly. The retrieval assembly has a collapsed position within the lumen of the sheath and an expanded position when extended beyond a distal end of the sheath. The elongate member defines a lumen configured to receive a laser.

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