The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of devices for capturing
obstructions within passageways. The devices disclosed herein may include
a flexible tubular body forming multiple flexible members arranged in a
helical pattern. These flexible members may be expandable to form one or
more cages when the tubular body is expanded to an increased diameter
state. The cages may be generally centered around the longitudinal axis
of the tubular body between the two ends of the body. Also disclosed
herein are methods for capturing obstructions within passageways, methods
for obtaining tissue samples from body passages, and methods for making
devices for capturing obstructions within passageways.