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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2002
Michael John Bonnette, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Eric Joel Thor, Arden Hills, MN (US);
Stephen Earl Weisel, Montrose, MN (US);
Amanda J. Wong, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Michael John Bonnette, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Eric Joel Thor, Arden Hills, MN (US);
Stephen Earl Weisel, Montrose, MN (US);
Amanda J. Wong, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Possis Medical, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A rapid exchange fluid jet thrombectomy device for removal of thrombus or unwanted tissue debris from a vein, artery or the like. The device includes a semi-rigid intermediate tube between a proximal and a distal exhaust tube which accommodates a guidewire tube exit located along the catheter at less than one-half the length of the catheter measured from the catheter most distal point. Such a location of the guidewire is convenient for maneuvering and longitudinal advancement of the guidewire, as well as maneuvering and longitudinal advancement of the catheter by one practitioner.