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US6517550B1
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Foreign body retrieval device
Assignee: The University of Texas System
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Filing: 2000-02-02
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Granted: 2003-02-11
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Expires: 2020-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A retrieval device or snare for grasping foreign articles and retrieving them from the body of a patient. The retrieval device includes a catheter open at both ends such that it may be advanced along a guidewire. The distal end of a wire is attached to the first catheter near an opening system within the catheter. The opening system may be a slot or a pair of holes. A portion of the wire is oriented external of the catheter. Manipulation of the proximal end of the wire causes a portion of the wire to form a loop external of the catheter. The catheter may be tapered, as may be the wire. A reinforcing- material may be attached to the portion of the wire that forms the loop. Another reinforcing material may also be attached to the proximal portion of the wire in order to stiffen the wire and improve its pushability. A guidewire may be inserted into a patient and maneuvered to an appropriate location within the patient, the catheter may be advanced over the guidewire, the wire attached to the catheter may be manipulated to capture a foreign body with the loop, and the catheter and foreign body may be withdrawn from the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 András Kónya
- 👤 Kenneth C. Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/3205; A61B17/32056; A61B17/22; A61B17/221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 51
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A retrieval device comprising: first catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen system configured to accept at least one wire such that the at least one wire may extend beyond either end of the first catheter, and an opening system through which a loop may be formed, the opening system positioned between the distal end and the proximal end, the lumen system having an opening separate from the opening system, the opening of the lumen system configured to accept the at least one wire such that the at least one wire may extend beyond the distal end of the first catheter; and a wire having a distal end attached to the first catheter, and a proximal end; wherein the proximal end of the wire may be manipulated to cause a portion of the wire to form a loop external of the first catheter, the loop being capable of grasping foreign bodies within a patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A retrieval device comprising: first catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen system configured to accept at least one wire such that the at least one wire may extend beyond either end of the first catheter, and an opening system through which a loop may be formed, the opening system positioned between the distal end and the proximal end, the lumen system having an opening separate from the opening system, the opening of the lumen system configured to accept the at least one wire such that the at least one wire may extend beyond the distal end of the first catheter; and a wire having a distal end attached to the first catheter, and a proximal end; wherein the proximal end of the wire may be manipulated to cause a portion of the wire to form a loop external of the first catheter, the loop being capable of grasping foreign bodies within a patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , further comprising a guidewire configured to be placed within the lumen system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , wherein the opening system comprises first and second openings, the first opening being spaced from the distal end of the first catheter by a first distance, the second opening being spaced from the distal end of the first catheter by a second distance, the first and second distances being substantially equal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , wherein the loop that may be formed has an open position that is substantially circular in shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , wherein the lumen system comprises a single lumen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , wherein the first catheter is tapered.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , wherein the lumen system comprises a first lumen and a second lumen, and wherein the first lumen is configured to accept at least (a) a guidewire such that the guidewire may extend beyond either end of the first catheter, and (b) a wire suited to forming the loop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , wherein the first catheter comprises at least two segments connected together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , further comprising a handle connected to the wire, and wherein the handle may be manipulated to cause the portion of the wire to pass through the opening system and form the loop capable of grasping foreign bodies within the patient.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcing loop material connected to the wire such that when the proximal end of the wire is manipulated to form the loop, at least a portion of the loop is adjacent to the reinforcing loop material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The retrieval device of claim 10 , wherein the reinforcing loop material comprises stainless steel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The retrieval device of claim 10 , wherein the reinforcing loop material comprises nitinol.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The retrieval device of claim 10 , wherein the reinforcing loop material comprises tungsten or platinum.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing loop material comprises PTFE.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcing pusher material connected to the wire proximate the proximal end of the wire.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The retrieval device of claim 15 , wherein the reinforcing pusher material comprises nitinol.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The retrieval device of claim 15 , wherein the reinforcing pusher material comprises stainless steel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
49 words
The retrieval device of claim 15 , wherein the reinforcing pusher material is a second catheter, and wherein the second catheter may be manipulated to cause the portion of the wire to pass through the opening system and form the loop capable of grasping foreign bodies within the patient.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
36 words
The retrieval device of claim 18 , further comprising a first hemostasis valve connected to the distal end of the first catheter, and a second hemostasis valve connected to the distal end of the second catheter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The retrieval device of claim 1 , further comprising a side-arm adapter connected to the distal end of the first catheter.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The retrieval device of claim 20 , further comprising a locking device connected to the side-arm adapter.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The retrieval device of claim 21 , further comprising a hemostasis valve connected to the locking device.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
133 words
A retrieval device comprising: a first catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen system configured to accept at least one wire such that the at least one wire may extend beyond either end of the first catheter, and an opening system through which a loop may be formed; a first wire configured to be placed within the lumen system and extend beyond either end of the first catheter; and a second wire having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the second wire being attached to the first catheter; wherein the proximal end of the second wire may be manipulated to cause a portion of the second wire to pass through the opening system and form a loop capable of grasping foreign bodies within a patient.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
133 words
A retrieval device comprising: a first catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen system configured to accept at least one wire such that the at least one wire may extend beyond either end of the first catheter, and an opening system through which a loop may be formed; a first wire configured to be placed within the lumen system and extend beyond either end of the first catheter; and a second wire having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the second wire being attached to the first catheter; wherein the proximal end of the second wire may be manipulated to cause a portion of the second wire to pass through the opening system and form a loop capable of grasping foreign bodies within a patient.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , wherein the opening system comprises two openings oriented substantially equidistant from the distal end of the first catheter.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , wherein the loop that may be formed has an open position that is substantially circular in shape.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
15 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , wherein the lumen system comprises a single lumen.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
52 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , wherein the lumen system comprises a first lumen and a second lumen, and wherein the first wire is configured to be placed within the first lumen and extend beyond either end of the first catheter, and the second wire is placed within the second lumen.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
13 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , wherein the first catheter is tapered.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , wherein the first catheter comprises at least two segments connected together.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
13 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , wherein the second wire is tapered.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
49 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , further comprising a handle connected to the second wire, and wherein the handle may be manipulated to cause the portion of the second wire to pass through the opening system and form the loop capable of grasping foreign bodies within the patient.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
48 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , further comprising a reinforcing loop material connected to the second wire such that when the proximal end of the second wire is manipulated to form the loop, at least a portion of the loop is adjacent to the reinforcing loop material.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
26 words
The retrieval device of claim 32 , further comprising a reinforcing pusher material connected to the second wire proximate the proximal end of the second wire.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
56 words
The retrieval device of claim 33 , wherein the reinforcing pusher material is a second catheter configured to accept the first wire, and wherein the second catheter may be manipulated to cause the portion of the second wire to pass through the opening system and form the loop capable of grasping foreign bodies within the patient.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
36 words
The retrieval device of claim 34 , further comprising a first hemostasis valve connected to the distal end of the first catheter, and a second hemostasis valve connected to the distal end of the second catheter.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
21 words
The retrieval device of claim 23 , further comprising a side-arm adapter connected to the distal end of the first catheter.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
17 words
The retrieval device of claim 36 , further comprising a locking device connected to the side-arm adapter.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
17 words
The retrieval device of claim 37 , further comprising a hemostasis valve connected to the locking device.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
94 words
A method for retrieving a foreign body from a patient, comprising: inserting a guidewire into the patient; maneuvering the guidewire to an appropriate location within the patient; advancing a first catheter over the guidewire, the first catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, an opening system through which a loop may be formed, and a wire attached thereto, the wire being capable of forming a loop; manipulating the wire to capture the foreign body with the loop; and withdrawing the first catheter and foreign body to retrieve the foreign body from the patient.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
94 words
A method for retrieving a foreign body from a patient, comprising: inserting a guidewire into the patient; maneuvering the guidewire to an appropriate location within the patient; advancing a first catheter over the guidewire, the first catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, an opening system through which a loop may be formed, and a wire attached thereto, the wire being capable of forming a loop; manipulating the wire to capture the foreign body with the loop; and withdrawing the first catheter and foreign body to retrieve the foreign body from the patient.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 39 , wherein the opening system comprises first and second openings, the first opening being spaced from the distal end of the first catheter by a first distance, the second opening being spaced from the distal end of the first catheter by a second distance, the first and second distances being substantially equal.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 39 , wherein the loop that may be formed has an open position that is substantially circular in shape.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 39 , wherein the first catheter comprises at least two segments connected together.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 39 , further comprising a reinforcing loop material connected to the wire such that when the wire is manipulated to form the loop, at least a portion of the loop is adjacent to the reinforcing loop material.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 39 , further comprising a reinforcing pusher material connected to the wire proximate the proximal end of the wire.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 44 , wherein the reinforcing pusher material is a second catheter, and wherein the manipulating comprises manipulating the second catheter to capture the foreign body with the loop.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 45 , further comprising a first hemostasis valve connected to the distal end of the first catheter, and a second hemostasis valve connected to the distal end of the second catheter.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
159 words
A retrieval device comprising: a first catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, an opening system through which a loop may be formed, the opening system positioned between the distal end and the proximal end, and a lumen system configured to accept at least (a) a guidewire such that the guidewire may extend beyond either end of the first catheter, and (b) a wire suited to forming the loop, the lumen system having an opening separate from the opening system, the opening of the lumen system configured to accept the guidewire such that the guidewire may extend beyond the distal end of the first catheter; and a wire having a distal end attached to the first catheter, and a proximal end; wherein the proximal end of the wire may be manipulated to cause a portion of the wire to form a loop external of the first catheter, the loop being capable of grasping foreign bodies within a patient.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
159 words
A retrieval device comprising: a first catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, an opening system through which a loop may be formed, the opening system positioned between the distal end and the proximal end, and a lumen system configured to accept at least (a) a guidewire such that the guidewire may extend beyond either end of the first catheter, and (b) a wire suited to forming the loop, the lumen system having an opening separate from the opening system, the opening of the lumen system configured to accept the guidewire such that the guidewire may extend beyond the distal end of the first catheter; and a wire having a distal end attached to the first catheter, and a proximal end; wherein the proximal end of the wire may be manipulated to cause a portion of the wire to form a loop external of the first catheter, the loop being capable of grasping foreign bodies within a patient.
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