
A CBD (Common Bile Duct) Stone Retrieval Basket is a specialized endoscopic tool used to capture and remove stones from the common bile duct during ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) procedures.
Features:
Flexible wire basket design: Usually 3–4 or 4–6 wires made of stainless steel or nitinol
Retractable mechanism: Opens and closes for capturing and releasing stones
Radiopaque markers: For fluoroscopic visibility
Compatible with endoscopes used in biliary procedures
Available in rotatable or non-rotatable types
Uses:
Grasping and extracting biliary stones lodged in the CBD
Used during ERCP procedures to clear the duct
Helps avoid invasive surgery for stone removal