Thrombectomy
AKonya Eliminator mechanical thrombectomy device gets FDA clearance
Published in Blood Weekly, October 16th, 2003
The device is cleared for use in the declotting of synthetic dialysis grafts.
The AKonya Eliminator is a non-motor-driven mechanical thrombectomy device that places the degree of mechanical interaction back into the hands of the clinician. Axial and rotational manipulation of the device's Thrombasket, woven mesh structure, serves as the mechanism of action for thrombus maceration. The device's high radial force and vessel wall compliance allow for removal...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2003-10-16)
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