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Medical retrieval devices

US8518054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

James A. Teague · Boonville, US
Eric Cheng · Bloomington, US
Jason W. Kear · Bloomington, US
Juli L. Curtis · Bloomington, US
Kevin R. Heath · Providence, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 14, 2007
Grant date	Aug 27, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 24, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/221
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a proximal handle, a sheath, and a retrieval assembly. The sheath extends from the handle and includes a lumen and a distal end opposite the handle. The retrieval assembly is moveable relative to the sheath to achieve a collapsed position of the retrieval assembly within the lumen and an expanded position of the retrieval assembly when extended outside the lumen. The retrieval assembly includes a plurality of legs. At least one of the legs includes a wire having an inner core at least partially surrounded by an outer layer.

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