GUIDEWIRE RETRIEVAL CATHETER

摘要

A guidewire retrieval catheter includes a guidewire retrieval lumen extending lengthwise of a catheter body. An inflatable member at the distal end of the catheter body defines an inflation chamber for selectively receiving fluid to configure the inflatable member from deflated configuration to an inflated configuration. The inflatable member has an inner wall defining a guidewire retrieval cavity in communication with the guidewire retrieval lumen to facilitate insertion of the guidewire into the guidewire retrieval lumen when the inflatable member is in the inflated configuration. The guidewire retrieval catheter is used to retrieve a guidewire in a body lumen.