18441030. CYCLIC ASPIRATION SYSTEM WITH A NON-POWERED INTERNAL STRUCTURAL IMPEDIMENT ENGAGING WITH A CLOT ASSISTING IN CAPTURE simplified abstract (Neuravi Limited)

CYCLIC ASPIRATION SYSTEM WITH A NON-POWERED INTERNAL STRUCTURAL IMPEDIMENT ENGAGING WITH A CLOT ASSISTING IN CAPTURE

Organization Name

Neuravi Limited

Inventor(s)

Karl Keating of Galway (IE)

AnnaLisa Smullin of Galway (IE)

Aoife Glynn of Galway (IE)

Sarah Johnson of Galway (IE)

David Quinn of Galway (IE)

David Vale of Barna (IE)

Patrick Griffin of Castlegar (IE)

Tommy Gibbons of Galway (IE)

Chris Brooks of Galway (IE)

Patrick Brouwer of Galway (IE)

CYCLIC ASPIRATION SYSTEM WITH A NON-POWERED INTERNAL STRUCTURAL IMPEDIMENT ENGAGING WITH A CLOT ASSISTING IN CAPTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18441030 titled 'CYCLIC ASPIRATION SYSTEM WITH A NON-POWERED INTERNAL STRUCTURAL IMPEDIMENT ENGAGING WITH A CLOT ASSISTING IN CAPTURE

The abstract describes a cyclic aspiration system that includes an aspiration catheter and a cyclic aspiration pressure source. The pressure source generates a cyclic pressure waveform alternating between vacuum pressure and positive pressure to assist in capturing clots within the catheter.

• The system utilizes a cyclic pressure waveform to aid in capturing clots within the aspiration catheter.
• A non-powered internal structural impediment within the catheter engages with clots to facilitate their capture during movement caused by the pressure waveform.
• The structural impediment can be permanently attached to the catheter or independently slidable within its lumen.
• The technology aims to improve the efficiency of clot removal procedures by enhancing clot capture within the catheter.
• By utilizing a cyclic pressure waveform and a structural impediment, the system offers a novel approach to clot removal in medical procedures.

Potential Applications: - Medical procedures requiring clot removal, such as thrombectomy or embolectomy. - Interventional radiology procedures for treating vascular occlusions. - Emergency medicine settings for rapid clot extraction in critical situations.

Problems Solved: - Enhances the capture of clots within an aspiration catheter during medical procedures. - Improves the efficiency and effectiveness of clot removal processes. - Minimizes the risk of clot fragmentation and embolization during aspiration procedures.

Benefits: - Increased success rates in clot removal procedures. - Reduced procedure times and potential complications. - Enhanced patient outcomes and overall safety in medical interventions.

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Cyclic Aspiration System for Enhanced Clot Removal in Medical Procedures This technology can be utilized in hospitals, clinics, and emergency care settings for various medical procedures requiring clot removal. The market implications include improved patient outcomes, reduced procedure times, and enhanced safety in interventional medical interventions.

Questions about Cyclic Aspiration System: 1. How does the cyclic pressure waveform assist in capturing clots within the aspiration catheter?

  - The cyclic pressure waveform creates movement within the catheter, aiding in clot engagement with the internal structural impediment for capture.

2. What are the potential risks associated with using a cyclic aspiration system in medical procedures?

  - Risks may include dislodgment of clots, catheter malfunction, or potential damage to blood vessels if not used correctly.

Original Abstract Submitted

Cyclic aspiration system including an aspiration catheter and a cyclic aspiration source connected in fluid communication thereto, wherein the cyclic aspiration pressure source produces a cyclic aspiration pressure waveform of intermittently cycling intervals of a vacuum pressure below atmospheric pressure and a positive pressure higher than the vacuum pressure. The system further including a non-powered internal structural impediment disposed within the lumen of the aspiration catheter and configured to engage with a clot capturable therein during resulting movement between the clot and the non-powered internal structural impediment while subject to the cyclic aspiration pressure waveform to assist in capture of the clot. The non-powered internal structural impediment may be permanently attached to the aspiration catheter or a separate component or device independently slidable within the lumen of the aspiration catheter.