Rapid exchange fluid jet thrombectomy device and method

Details Rapid exchange fluid jet thrombectomy device and method Rapid exchange fluid jet thrombectomy device and method

2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Lucchesi, Nicholas D. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating tissue

C604S035000, C604S043000, C604S093010, C604S131000, C604S164010, C604S164130, C604S533000, C606S041000, C606S127000, C606S159000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06875193

ABSTRACT:
A rapid exchange fluid jet thrombectomy device for removal of thrombus or unwanted tissue debris from a vein, artery or the like. The device includes a semi-rigid intermediate tube between a proximal and a distal exhaust tube which accommodates a guidewire tube exit located along the catheter at less than one-half the length of the catheter measured from the catheter most distal point. Such a location of the guidewire is convenient for maneuvering and longitudinal advancement of the guidewire, as well as maneuvering and longitudinal advancement of the catheter by one practitioner.

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