Snare
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1. A device, comprising:
- an elongate member having a first end and a second end, said second end extending exterior of the vasculature;
a body manufactured from a tube having generally circumferentially directed components and generally longitudinally directed components, said body being attached to said second end of said elongate member.
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Abstract
An intravascular snare device for use in capturing debris found in blood vessels. The snare device is fabricated from a tube and includes longitudinally and circumferentially extending members. The snare device specifically embodies structure that provides enhanced radial opening and angular resistance to collapse.
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53 Claims
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1. A device, comprising:
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an elongate member having a first end and a second end, said second end extending exterior of the vasculature;
a body manufactured from a tube having generally circumferentially directed components and generally longitudinally directed components, said body being attached to said second end of said elongate member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A medical device for treating an interior of a patient, comprising:
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a body cut from a tubular element, said body including a first ring having first and second ends, a plurality of first generally longitudinally extending members attached to said first end of said ring and a plurality of second generally longitudinally extending members defining a closed terminal end of said body; and
an elongate member having a first end portion and a second end portion, said second end portion being affixed to said body and said second end portion extending exterior of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A method involving a snare device that is capable of being slideably received within a guide catheter that includes a detachable adapter comprising the steps of:
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configuring the snare device to capture undesirable material;
withdrawing the snare device to a position adjacent an opening to the guide catheter;
aspirating the guide catheter while withdrawing the snare device into the guide catheter;
maintaining aspirations until the snare device is positioned within the adapter; and
detaching the adapter, with the snare device contained therein, from the guide catheter. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53)
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