Devices and methods for removal of acute blockages from blood vessels
AssigneeNeuravi Limited
InventorsDavid VALE, Eamon BRADY, Michael GILVARRY, David HARDIMAN, Brendan CASEY
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Abstract
A clot retrieval device may include an elongate shaft and an expandable section. The expandable section may include a framework of interconnected strut elements. The connection region between adjacent strut elements may include crown elements. Additionally, the framework may be formed from a substrate material and at least a portion of a plurality of said strut elements may be coated with a coating material. Further, at least a portion of a plurality of said crown elements may not be coated with said coating material.
Claims2
A clot retrieval device comprising an elongate shaft and an expandable section, the expandable section comprising a framework of interconnected strut elements, the connection region between adjacent strut elements comprising crown elements, said framework formed from a substrate material, at least a portion of a plurality of said strut elements coated with a coating material, and at least a portion of a plurality of said crown elements not coated with said coating material.
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