Abstract: In various examples, an apparatus includes a first hypotube formed from a first material and a second hypotube formed from a second material different from the first material. A first joint is formed between the first hypotube and the second hypotube, the first joint including a combination of the first material and the second material. The apparatus includes a sidewall and a passageway extending through the apparatus. The sidewall is formed by the first sidewall of the first hypotube, the second sidewall of the second hypotube, and the first joint. The apparatus includes an outer diameter that is substantially consistent along a length of the apparatus and an inner diameter that is substantially consistent along a length of the apparatus. In other examples, a method of joining the first hypotube to the second hypotube is contemplated.

Abstract: In various examples, a medical cutting device is configured for at least partial insertion within a patient. The medical cutting device includes a flexible elongate member including a distal end and a proximal end. The elongate member including a first material. An intermediate member is attached to the elongate member proximate the distal end of the elongate member. The intermediate member includes a second material different from the first material. A cutting member is attached to and extends outwardly from the intermediate member. The cutting member includes a third material different from the first and second materials, wherein the cutting member is configured to cut an object disposed within the patient. In some examples, the first material of the elongate member includes Nitinol, the second material of the intermediate member includes MP35N, and the third material of the cutting member includes stainless steel.

Abstract: In various examples, an apparatus includes a first hypotube formed from a first material and a second hypotube formed from a second material different from the first material. A first joint is formed between the first hypotube and the second hypotube, the first joint including a combination of the first material and the second material. The apparatus includes a sidewall and a passageway extending through the apparatus. The sidewall is formed by the first sidewall of the first hypotube, the second sidewall of the second hypotube, and the first joint. The apparatus includes an outer diameter that is substantially consistent along a length of the apparatus and an inner diameter that is substantially consistent along a length of the apparatus. In other examples, a method of joining the first hypotube to the second hypotube is contemplated.