Ekos Corporation

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Ronald L Haas

Robert L Wilcox

Curtis Genstler

Azita Soltani

Raymond M Wolniewcz, Iii

Brenton Nistal

Raymond M Iii Wolniewicz

An ultrasound catheter with fluid delivery lumens, fluid evacuation lumens and a light source is used for the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhages. After the catheter is inserted into a blood clot in the brain, a lytic drug can be delivered to the blood clot via the fluid delivery lumens while applying ultrasonic energy to the treatment site. As the blood clot is dissolved, the liquefied blood clot can be removed by evacuation through the fluid evacuation lumens.

Method and apparatus for treatment of intracranial hemorrhages

An ultrasound catheter with a lumen for fluid delivery and fluid evacuation, and an ultrasound source is used for the treatment of intracerebral or intraventricular hemorrhages. After the catheter is inserted into a blood clot, a lytic drug can be delivered to the blood clot via the lumen while applying ultrasonic energy to the treatment site. As the blood clot is dissolved, the liquefied blood clot can be removed by evacuation through the lumen.

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Kirkland, WA, United States of America

Ronald L Haas