Stryker Corporation
Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses and methods of use

Abstract:

Described herein are mechanical inverting tube apparatuses that may be used to remove clot (e.g., thrombectomy), the apparatuses including an inversion support catheter having an expandable funnel-shaped distal end, and a flexible tube that can be continuously rolled over the funnel-shaped distal end and invert into the inner lumen of the inversion support catheter.