EndoskopBasket

EndoskopBasket, also referred to as an endoscopic retrieval basket, is a flexible, wire lattice device designed to be passed through the working channel of an endoscope to capture and retrieve objects from within a body lumen. It is commonly used during endoscopic procedures to remove foreign bodies, stones, tissue samples, or debris that cannot be grasped easily with forceps. The basket can be opened to surround a target object and then closed to secure it for withdrawal.

Design and operation typically involve a braided or mesh wire basket attached to a handle that translates through the endoscope’s control mechanism. The wires expand to form a basket shape and collapse to facilitate withdrawal through the channel. Materials are chosen for biocompatibility and durability, with nitinol and stainless steel being common, and many versions include radiopaque markers to aid fluoroscopic guidance. Baskets come in varying sizes and configurations to accommodate different objects and anatomical locations, and they are designed to pass through standard endoscope channels.

Common applications include retrieval of swallowed or ingested foreign bodies from the upper gastrointestinal tract, extraction of biliary or pancreatic duct stones during ERCP, and removal of loose fragments or loose polyps in various luminal procedures. They may also be used to assist in capturing friable tissue samples or to secure objects before fragmentation or extraction.

Safety considerations include the risk of mucosal injury, perforation, basket entrapment, and wire fracture. Use requires fluoroscopic or endoscopic visualization, careful manipulation, and, when necessary, coordination with other tools. Alternatives include retrieval nets, snares, or grasping forceps, chosen based on object size, location, and clinical context. EndoskopBasket represents a general classification of endoscopic retrieval baskets rather than a single patented device.