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Steerable stone basket

US8939992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2012
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49996
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device includes a sheath defining a lumen, a first elongate member, and a second elongate member. The first and second elongate members are movably disposed within the lumen. The medical device further includes a basket comprising a plurality of legs and a mesh portion. A proximal end of each leg of the plurality of legs is connected to the first elongate member, and a proximal end of the mesh portion is connected to the second elongate member.

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