Snare
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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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67 Claims
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1-53. -53. (canceled)
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54. A medical device, comprising:
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an elongate member, the elongate member having a proximal end portion having a first cross-sectional profile characterized by a first height and a distal end portion having a second cross-sectional profile characterized by a second height, the first height greater than the second height; and
a second device attached to the distal end portion of the elongate member, the second device sized and shaped to collect substances from vasculature. - View Dependent Claims (55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67)
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