Methods and Devices for Removal of Thromboembolic Material
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Abstract
Methods and devices to remove thromboembolic material from the human body using rotational energy and aspiration are disclosed. A thromboembolic removal system includes an extraction device and drive unit. The extraction device is introduced to the treatment area and activated by the drive unit to separate, break apart, loosen or soften thromboembolic material and to facilitate its aspiration outside the patient.
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21. An extraction device for removing thromboembolic material from a patient, comprising:
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a drive unit that rotates within 100 to 500,000 RPM; an elongated rotational member made at least partially of two rods or wires and having a distal tip, and a proximal end that is connected to the drive unit; an aspiration catheter at least partially surrounding the rotational member and having aspiration passage; and a shaped configuration positioned on the distal tip of the rotational member and having radial diameter larger than the adjacent proximal portion of the rotational member. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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