摘要 |
<p>A gripping device (10) is operative within a body vessel which includes an elongate, flexible support body (12) having a plurality of spaced gripping members (22) attached to the support body to extend axially outwardly from the outer end thereof. The gripping members are formed to have an expansion position where they angle laterally from the support body. A cone shaped flexible liner (34) forming an open ended enclosure in the expansion position of the gripping members has an outer end connected to the distal ends (26) of the gripping members, and an inner end connected to the support body. The flexible liner is surrounded by the gripping members.</p> |