BEADED BASKET RETRIEVAL DEVICE

摘要

A medical retrieval device (10), and related method, for removing material (such as calculi and stones) from the body of a patient has the ability to capture and readily release material. The retrieval device includes a basket (30) having at least one loop (65) with first and second ends including a plurality of bead elements (70). The first end of the loop is immovable and the second end of the loop is slideably movable.