THROMBOLYSEKATHETER

A thrombolysis catheter apparatus, comprising: €¢ an elongated thrombolysis catheter portion comprising a plurality of independently controllable electroactive polymer actuators, provided on substrate layer made from a flexible material and wrapped into a cylinder, said actuators providing a curvatu...

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Zusammenfassung:A thrombolysis catheter apparatus, comprising: €¢ an elongated thrombolysis catheter portion comprising a plurality of independently controllable electroactive polymer actuators, provided on substrate layer made from a flexible material and wrapped into a cylinder, said actuators providing a curvature for said thrombolysis catheter portion based upon received control signals; €¢ a control unit coupled to said plurality of actuators and sending said control signals to said plurality of actuators; and €¢ an occlusion removal device.