Snare
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1. A method involving a snare device for use within vasculature comprising,configuring the snare device to capture material found within vasculature by providing the snare device with a body portion manufactured from a tube, the body portion attached to an elongate member;
- placing the snare device within vasculature so that a portion of the elongate member extends exterior vasculature; and
capturing material in the body portion of the snare device.
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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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1. A method involving a snare device for use within vasculature comprising,
configuring the snare device to capture material found within vasculature by providing the snare device with a body portion manufactured from a tube, the body portion attached to an elongate member; -
placing the snare device within vasculature so that a portion of the elongate member extends exterior vasculature; and
capturing material in the body portion of the snare device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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