#$%^&*AU2013205985A120131219.pdf#####SPECIMEN RETRIEVAL DEVICE ABSTRACT A specimen retrieval device (600) includes a handle (601), a shaft (603) connected to said handle (601), and a bag deployment device (605) connected to a distal end of the shaft (603). A specimen retrieval bag (607) is connected to the bag deployment device (605) and includes at least one material having a mesh (608) disposed therein. At least one strand of the mesh (608) is disposed at an angle relative to the bag deployment device (605) and the flexibility of the bag (607) is a function of the angle.C1/1 CD Coj-e CC COt Ci o co Cj