Retractable grasper

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps

Reexamination Certificate

active

10422499

ABSTRACT:
A surgical retrieval device, and related method, for removing material, such as calculi, from a patient's body has the ability to capture and release the material. The surgical retrieval device has a handle, a sheath, and a retrieval assembly that includes a plurality of legs. At least one of the legs of the retrieval assembly has a hollow passageway. In one embodiment according to the invention, a prong is disposed within the hollow passageway of the leg.

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