摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an endoscope retrieval device for retrieving an object from within a human body.SOLUTION: An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device 200 includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element 254. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions 201, 202. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection 204a and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection 204b distal from the first connection. The net element has a distal portion secured to the loop portion and a proximal portion secured relative to the leg portions. The loop portion is movable between an extended position and a folded position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17 |