Guidewire-type device axially moveable by torque or axial force

Details Guidewire-type device axially moveable by torque or axial force Guidewire-type device axially moveable by torque or axial force

1995-01-21

1996-09-03

Rimell, Sam

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128657, A61B 500

Patent

active

055514430

ABSTRACT:
The present invention sets forth a guidewire-type device which can be axially moved via application of axial force and/or by application of torquing force. The device is used for accessing regions within a body. The device is used to attach to subject material within a body, and, if desired, to remove the subject material. In particular, the device and method of the invention are advantageously utilized by health care practitioners for use in accessing tortuous and difficult body areas, such as fallopian tubes.

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