VISUALIZING CLOT COLLECTION IN A THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM

Abstract: disclosed are embodiments of a vacuum canister configured to provide negative pressure to an aspiration catheter. the vacuum canister is also configured to received aspirant from the aspiration catheter and to separate the aspirant constituents (including thrombus, blood, and saline) for visual confirmation, returning the patient's own blood, and later analysis of collected thrombus.

Inventor(s): Gioconda Alvarado, Seung Hae Clare Chung, Rafael A. Castellanos Alvarez, Nora V. Legarda, Robert Kai Rounds

CPC Classification: A61B17/22 (Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on {the inside of} inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; {Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for (dilators )})

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