摘要 |
An embolectomy catheter has a hollow conduit insertable into a duct, such as a vein or artery, and a flexible drive shaft in the conduit, preferably coaxially arranged for driving a propeller surgical tool secured to the distal end of the shaft. The propeller is operatively supported for rotation inside the open distal end of the conduit. A suction pump is connected to a suction port in the conduit for removing thrombi and emboli material cut away by the propeller. |