Plaque causes an artery to narrow.
Sudden plaque rupture causes a blood clot (thrombus) to form and further restrict or block (occlude) blood flow.
AngioJet is inserted into the blood vessel over a standard guidewire.
High-speed water jets inside the AngioJet Spiroflex® catheter create a vacuum, drawing thrombus into the catheter. Thrombus is broken apart by the jets and propelled back through the catheter and out of the body.
 
AngioJet technology is effective because it harnesses one of Earth’s strongest forces: moving water. Using high-speed water jets to create a powerful vacuum to break apart and evacuate intra-vascular thrombus, AngioJet therapy is faster than medication, less invasive than surgery, and more cost-effective than either. By first removing blood clots from vessels, the AngioJet system also facilitates standard therapies such as ballooning and stenting – making Possis the clear leader in thrombus removal. |
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