Atherectomy System Effectively Restore Vessel Patency

A novel rotational thrombectomy system allows physicians to restore patency and flow in occluded arteriovenous fistulae and synthetic grafts.

The Cleaner15 Rotational Thrombectomy System utilizes a 15 mm long single, sinusoidal wire that allows for atraumatic, effective wall contact and thrombus maceration with particulate aspiration, for safe and effective thrombus removal in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The 1.117 mm diameter wire, combined with the increase in torque, provides the physician with the power needed for performing difficult declotting cases, with resulting reduced procedure time and enhanced steerability in tight stenoses and aneurysms.


The atherectomy system is based around a battery powered device that rotates the tip at 4,000 revolutions per minute (RPM) for drilling through the arterial plaque. The radiopaque outer catheter distal tip and sinuous wire segment allows the end user to effectively navigate under fluoroscopic visualization. The system is compatible with 2 mm introducer sheaths, and is available in both 65 cm and 135 cm lengths. The Cleaner15 Rotational Thrombectomy System is a product of Argon Medical Devices (Plano, TX, USA), and was designed and is manufactured by Rex Medical (Conshohocken, PA, USA).

“We are excited to introduce this leading-edge addition to the Cleaner line of devices,” said George Leondis, President of Argon Medical Devices. “The introduction of Cleaner15 illustrates Argon's commitment to providing best-in-class technologies that enable clinicians to improve outcomes for patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy procedures.”

"The Cleaner15 technology provides efficiency and robust power in challenging thrombectomy cases. The radial force of the sinusoidal wire engages thrombus and has the ability to expand to 15 mm allowing for maceration of thrombus effectively, while maintaining procedural safety,” said Mark Goldberg, MD, medical Director of the Center for Dialysis Access (Oakwood, OH, USA). “I feel very comfortable using the device in all applications including stents and venous valves without risk of binding.”

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