Hand-assisted cardiac thrombectomy and thromboaspiration systems represent a subset of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) tools designed to manually remove blood clots (thrombi) from the heart’s vasculature. These systems are typically classified by their mechanism of action, distinguishing between manual (hand-assisted) aspiration and automated mechanical systems.
Product Examples
| Product | Manufacturer |
 Export™ AP aspiration catheter The Medtronic Export Catheter is a single-use aspiration catheter used to remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) from arterial system vessels and to deliver diagnostic or therapeutic agents. The price for a single Medtronic Export AP aspiration catheter ranges from approximately $399.00 to over $1,400 USD, depending on the retailer and specific product details. | Medtronic International Trading Sàrl. Route du Molliau 31 Case postale CH-1131 Tolochenaz www.medtronic.eu Tel: +41 (0)21 802 70 00 Fax: +41 (0)21 802 79 00 |
 Pronto® V4 Extraction Catheter The Pronto Extraction Catheter, originally developed by Vascular Solutions (now part of Teleflex), is a specialized medical device used to remove fresh, soft thrombi (blood clots) and emboli from coronary and peripheral arteries. It is commonly employed during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to restore blood flow and reduce the risk of distal embolization. The price of a single Pronto V4 Extraction Catheter generally ranges from approximately $35 to $65 USD from third-party medical supply retailers. | TELEFLEX IDA Business and Technology Park Dublin Road, Athlone Co Westmeath, Ireland Phone: +353 (0) 906 46 08 00 |
 The Terumo Eliminate Aspiration Catheter The Terumo Eliminate Aspiration Catheter is a medical device designed for the effective removal of thrombi (blood clots) and emboli from coronary and peripheral arteries. The Terumo Eliminate catheter is used in procedures involving the removal of fresh, soft blood clots to restore blood flow to the heart or peripheral limbs. The price for a single Terumo Eliminate Aspiration Catheter typically ranges from approximately €200 EUR to €250 EUR in Europe. | Terumo Europe N.V. Interleuvenlaan 40 3001 Leuven, Belgium Phone: +32 16 38 12 11 |
 Vesalio enVast™ Coronary Thrombectomy Device The Vesalio enVast™ Coronary Thrombectomy Device is a mechanical clot retriever specifically designed for use in the heart’s coronary arteries. It is the first and only stent-based retriever to receive FDA 510(k) clearance (granted December 11, 2025) for managing large thrombus burden (LTB) in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). | Vesalio 5800 Granite Parkway, Suite 470, Plano, TX 75024, United States |
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Primary aspiration with the Export aspiration catheter
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Initial experience with a novel stent‑based mechanical thrombectomy device for management of acute myocardial infarction cases with large thrombus burden
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