Patent ID: 8696683
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use with an endoscope, said apparatus comprising: a tubular member of finite length having a channel that extends throughout said tubular member; a polyp basket, rigidly connected to a wire at the distal end of said tubular member that extends through said channel of the tubular member to slidably connect said polyp basket to sliding handle and griping means at the proximal end of the tubular member; and, a multiplicity of clamping fasteners, having arc lengths of greater than 180 degrees between their terminal ends, rigidly attached to the perimeter of the tubular member at prescribed intervals, said multiplicity of clamping fasteners having low friction rounded polymeric tips covering said terminal ends of the clamping fasteners to prevent trauma to tissue of a lumen during insertions and retractions and to promote sliding when attached to an endoscope.