Patent ID: 6254610
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
An apparatus for dragging and positioning a medical device within a duct in a body, which is navigated to a target location, using a guide wire previously deployed within the duct, the apparatus comprising:a rod having a proximal end and a distal end;a looped member coupled to the distal end of the rod, adapted to be slidably mounted over to the guide wire; andengaging means for engaging the medical device to the apparatus,wherein said engaging means comprises a second looped member, provided on said rod, aligned with said first looped member so as to allow the passing of the guide wire through both looped members, wherein a gap is provided between said looped members so that a portion of the medical device, may be positioned in said gap, and said guide wire threaded through a perforation at said portion of said medical device, so as to allow dragging of the medical device by said apparatus when the rod is advanced forward.