US Patent Number

5752961

Publication Date

5-19-1998

Abstract

A snare assembly includes an outer, flexible sheath having a distal opening and a loop received for relative sliding movement with respect to the sheath. The loop has a proximal end and a distal end. The loop is formed from a resilient wire and includes a substantially 180° reverse bend at a midpoint forming the distal end and the ends of the wire are fastened together at the proximal end. A control handle is carried on the sheath for extending and retracting the loop out of and into the sheath through the distal opening. A flexible connector connects the control handle to the proximal end of the loop.

Assignees

University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, Ky.

Application Number

703,162

Filing Date

08/28/1996

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