ArticleInterventional neurology2017
Novel Distal Emboli Protection Technology: The EmboTrap.
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- MASTRO I: Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of thrombectomy stent retriever outcomes: comparing functional, safety and recanalization outcomes between EmboTrap, Solitaire and Trevo in acute ischemic stroke.Journal of comparative effectiveness research · 2023Pooled it
- Stent retrievers for acute ischemic stroke: technological advances, clinical applications, and future perspectives.Journal of neurology · 2026Review
- Efficacy Assessment of the TIMSO Microcatheter for Endovascular Thrombectomy in the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke.Stroke (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2026Article
- A review of acute ischemic stroke caused by distal, medium vessel occlusions.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Review
- Endovascular Thrombectomy in Cancer-Related Stroke: Comparison of Thrombectomy Methods.Stroke (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2025Article
- The impact of microcatheter-to-vessel size ratio on distal embolization during mechanical thrombectomy-an in vitro quantitative study: Comparative study of different microcatheter sizes in different neurovascular models.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
- Early results with EmboTrap III stent retriever: A multicenter US experience.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
- Novel use of a stent retriever as a distal filler protection device for prevention of secondary embolization.Journal of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery · 2024Article
- Novel use of a closed-tip stent retriever to prevent distal embolism in the posterior circulation: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2024Article
- Development of a clot-adhesive coating to improve the performance of thrombectomy devices.Journal of neurointerventional surgery · 2023Article
- Stentrievers : An engineering review.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2023Review
- First-Pass Recanalization with EmboTrap II in Acute Ischemic Stroke (FREE-AIS): A Multicenter Prospective Study.Korean journal of radiology · 2023Article
- Mechanical Thrombectomy Using a Large Dual-Layer Stent Retriever for Near-Occlusion of the Common Carotid Bifurcation Caused by a Giant Free-Floating Thrombus.Journal of neuroendovascular therapy · 2023Article
- Clot Morphology in Acute Ischemic Stroke Decision Making.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- Embotrap Extraction & Clot Evaluation & Lesion Evaluation for NeuroThrombectomy (EXCELLENT) Registry design and methods.Journal of neurointerventional surgery · 2022Article
- A Review of the Advancements in theFrontiers in medical technology · 2022Review
- Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Current and Future Perspectives.Frontiers in medical technology · 2022Review
- Efficacy of Balloon Guide Catheter-Assisted Thrombus Repair in Stroke Treatment: A Retrospective Survey in China.BioMed research international · 2022Article
- Review
- Early Postmarket Results with EmboTrap II Stent Retriever for Mechanical Thrombectomy: A Multicenter Experience.AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundOver the course of the thrombectomy procedure, clot fragments may become dislodged and lead to downstream emboli due to manipulation of an endovascular device. The EmboTrap thrombectomy system features an inner stent channel with an outer stent trap design that may potentially reduce the risk of distal clot fragmentation during clot removal. We tested the hypothesis that distal emboli to both the same and new territory generated during mechanical thrombectomy are a function of device design.
methodsEmboTrap and Solitaire thrombectomy were conducted in an in vitro model system that mimicked a middle-cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion within a complete circle of Willis vascular replica and a contrast-enhanced clot analog. Emboli generated during the procedure with a size >1,000 μm were collected and measured with calipers. The Coulter principle was used to characterize emboli with a size between 200 and 1,000 µm.
resultsEmboTrap thrombectomy resulted in a significant reduction in the risk of large emboli (>1,000 μm) formation as compared to first-generation stent retriever thrombectomy (
conclusionThe risk of distal embolization can be altered with improved stent retriever design. When encountering fragment-prone clots, EmboTrap thrombectomy may lower the risk of distal embolization.
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