Patent ID: 7235088
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A rotational neuro thrombectomy catheter, comprising: an elongate flexible tubular body, having a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular body having a distal segment with an outside diameter small enough to access vessels having a lumen diameter of less than about 3 mm; a rotatable element extending through the body; a rotatable tip at the distal end of the body and connected to the rotatable element; a control on the proximal end of the body; at least one radially inwardly extending stationary cutting member on the tubular body; and at least one radially outwardly extending flange on the rotatable tip for cooperating with the stationary cutting member to cut material drawn into the tubular body; wherein the rotatable tip has a diameter up to about 0.092 inches.