Patents Assigned to Guidant Cardiac Surgery Group
  • Snare
    Patent number: 6402771
    Abstract: An intravascular snare device for use in capturing debris found in blood vessels. The snare device is fabricated from a tube and includes longitudinally and circumferentially extending members. The snare device specifically embodies structure that provides enhanced radial opening and angular resistance to collapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignees: Guidant Endovascular Solutions, Guidant Cardiac Surgery Group
    Inventors: Olin Palmer, Christopher T. Shen, Robert LaDuca, Larry Voss, Saypin Phonthalasa