Catheter device for retrieving a thrombus from a vessel

Abstract

The invention relates to a catheter device (1) for retrieving a thrombus (T) from a vessel. The catheter device comprises a main body (15) with an internal channel (15′) extending at least through a distal part of the main body (15). An attachment element (4) is attached or attachable to the main body (15) by a flexible line (2). The attachment element (4) further comprises a magnetic element (7) for steering and/or guiding by an external magnetic actuator and is adapted to attach to the thrombus (T) by means of a suction mechanism. The suction mechanism may include a suction hole (8) and/or a suction line (3). The suction mechanism may comprise a suction cup (6). The thrombus (T) is retrievable with the catheter device by exerting a pulling force on the attachment element (4) via the flexible line (2).

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