Mechanical Thrombectomy Device Effective in Treating Limb Salvage

    PARK CITY, UT, March 12, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Karen McQuade, Vascular Surgeon with DFW Vascular, Dallas, Texas was successful in using a new device to remove blood clots from a patients leg in a limb salvage case.

The patient presented with a non-healing ulcer on their foot. The ulcer was caused by a lack of blood flow to the foot. Angioplasty was performed to restore blood flow and there was residual clot occluding the arteries below the knee. Dr. McQuade used the Aspire Mechanical Thrombectomy device to successfully remove the clot and restore blood flow to the foot.

"Limb salvage procedures are critical in trying to prevent amputations," said Dr. McQuade. "The Aspire Thrombectomy device is a quick effective tool to help in peripheral vascular procedures. In this case it helped restore blood flow to the foot and prevent a more invasive procedure."

The ASPIRE Mechanical Thrombectomy System allows clinicians to instantly start, stop, increase, decrease, pulse, or maintain thrombectomy force during a procedure. ASPIRE Mechanical Aspirators also aspirate up to 280ml, almost 10 times more than basic syringe-based systems, without multiple messy and time-consuming catheter connections, disconnections, and re-connections to improve speed and performance.

"Minimally invasive procedures are helpful in delaying amputations," said Chris Livingstone, vice president of sales and marketing for Control Medical. "Devices that help physicians treat limb salvage patients are critical in the endovascular space. The Aspire Mechanical Thrombectomy device is clinically effective, easy to use and cost friendly to hospitals in the US."

The patented ASPIRE Mechanical Thrombectomy System is available by itself or in kits that include an over-the-wire or rapid exchange thrombectomy catheter. ASPIRE Mechanical Aspirators may also be connected to any thrombectomy catheter the clinician chooses.

Control Medical Technology designs, develops, and markets innovative thrombus management, biopsy, and aspiration devices, including the patented ASPIRE Mechanical Aspirator, ASPIRE RX-LP6 Mechanical Thrombectomy System, and ASPIRE MAX Thrombectomy System. For more information, call 1-954-9345 or visit www.CONTROLMEDTECH.com.

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