SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM A BLOOD VESSEL
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Abstract
Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
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1-80. -80. (canceled)
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81. A method of removing an obstruction from a blood vessel comprising the steps of:
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providing an obstruction removing device having a loop and a basket coupled to the loop, the loop being movable from a collapsed position to an expanded position, the obstruction removing device having a longitudinal axis, the loop generally lying in a plane which forms an angle of about 0-25 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis when in the collapsed position and about 45-135 degrees when in the expanded position; advancing the device through an obstruction; moving the loop to the expanded position; and engaging the obstruction by moving the obstruction removing device. - View Dependent Claims (82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89)
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90-121. -121. (canceled)
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