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System and method for treating ischemic stroke

  • US 20060058837A1
  • Filed: 08/24/2005
  • Published: 03/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for removing thromboembolic material from a blood vessel in a patient, the system comprising:

  • a catheter proportioned for delivery into a blood vessel, the catheter including a catheter lumen;

    a first elongate member, and a receiver on a distal portion of the first elongate member, the receiver formed of a plurality of structural members arranged to form a sleeve having a central lumen, a plurality of the structural members comprising engaging elements extending into the central lumen; and

    a second elongate member extendable through the catheter lumen and having a separator element thereon, the separator element shaped such that movement of the separator element into contact with a body of thromboembolic material in a blood vessel separates pieces of thromboembolic material from the body.

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