Stent Retriever

A stent retriever is a specialized medical device used to treat strokes caused by blood clots blocking brain blood flow. It is a small, mesh-like device inserted into a blood vessel through a catheter, guided to the clot location. Once deployed, it gently ensnares the clot, allowing doctors to carefully pull it out, restoring normal blood flow. This minimally invasive procedure can significantly reduce brain damage and improve recovery chances when performed promptly. The stent retriever combines the functions of a stent (to open vessels) and a retrieval device (to extract clots) in one system.