Endoluminal occlusion-irrigation catheter with aspiration capabilities and methods of use

A catheter system comprising a guidewire, an endovascular catheter, and an aspiration catheter. The guidewire has an expandable occluder mounted on a distal end. The guidewire and the endovascular catheter are insertable into a lumen of the aspiration catheter. The aspiration catheter also includes...

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Main Authors Jang, Yue-Teh, Tsugita, Ross S, Addis, Bruce S, Maahs, Tracy D, Chang, Jean C
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.06.2010
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Summary:A catheter system comprising a guidewire, an endovascular catheter, and an aspiration catheter. The guidewire has an expandable occluder mounted on a distal end. The guidewire and the endovascular catheter are insertable into a lumen of the aspiration catheter. The aspiration catheter also includes infusion and aspiration lumen(s) and port(s). Methods of using the catheter system for treating a vascular lesion and removing embolic material during the procedure are also disclosed.