Apparatus and method for removing an object from a body

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APP PUB NO 20030187457A1
SERIAL NO

10114889

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An apparatus and a method for removing an object from a body are disclosed. The apparatus may include a sheath member, a snare, a forcep, and a biasing member. The sheath member may include a first channel and a second channel. The snare may be slidably disposed in the first channel of the sheath member. The snare includes a snare loop to encircle the object. The forcep may be slidably disposed in the second channel of the sheath member. The forcep may be oriented to a threaded position relative to the snare loop to engage the object. The biasing member may be operatively associated with the forcep to adjust the forcep between first and second positions for grasping the object.

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EVANSTON NORTHWESTERN HEALTHCARE2650 RIDGE AVENUE EVANSTON IL 60201

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Weber, John A Highland Park, IL 7 98

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