Patent ID: 9039713
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A snare assembly, comprising: an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end; a first snare loop associated with a first attachment portion configured for coupling the first snare loop to the first end of the shaft; a second snare loop associated with a second attachment portion configured for coupling the second snare loop to the second end of the shaft; and an elongate outer sheath having proximal and distal ends and a first lumen disposed within the outer sheath between the proximal and distal ends of the outer sheath, the first lumen configured to receive the elongate shaft, the elongate outer sheath further comprising a guidewire lumen configured to facilitate positioning of the elongate outer sheath; wherein the first and second snare loops are selectively attachable to the shaft by a medical practitioner.