Endoscopic snare device

US9539017B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC. · US

Inventors

• Scott Haack · Chardon, US
• Cindy Ranallo · Eastlake, US
• Craig Moore · Pepper Pike, US
• Alexis Uspenski · Rock Creek, US
• Steven Torer · Willoughby, US
• Rapheal Still · Richmond Heights, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 9, 2014
• Grant date: Jan 10, 2017
• Expiry date: Dec 9, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.