System and method for treating ischemic stroke
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Abstract
A thromboembolic removal system for treating ischemic stroke, including a guide and occlusion catheter, a delivery and aspiration catheter, an aspiration pump, a thromboembolic receiver, and a thromboembolic separator.
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90 Claims
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1-63. -63. (canceled)
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64. An apparatus for withdrawing thromboembolic material from a blood vessel, the apparatus comprising:
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an elongate member; and
a receiver on a distal portion of the 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 including apex regions extending into the central lumen. - View Dependent Claims (65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85)
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86. A method for engaging a thromboembolic body within a blood vessel, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a 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 including apex regions extending into the central lumen; and
advancing the receiver over a body of thromboembolic material within a blood vessel, causing the body to be received into the central lumen, and causing the engaging elements to engage the body within the lumen. - View Dependent Claims (87, 88, 89, 90)
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