"In the embodiment shown herein the filament is formed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or any other suitable plastic and is quite flexible so that it can be folded or bent back to a retracted position (not shown) wherein it lies close to the hub 44 and the contiguous portion of the catheter's jacket 38 when the apparatus is inserted through the introducer sleeve 36 into the gall bladder or other organ" . . . .