Abstract: A thrombectomy system includes a frame having plurality of struts joined at an apex, a netting coupled to the plurality of struts, a pestle moveable relative to the frame and configured and arranged to macerate a clot within a vessel, adherent to its walls and against a portion of the apex of the frame.

Abstract: A thrombectomy system includes a frame having plurality of struts joined at an apex, a netting coupled to the plurality of struts, a pestle moveable relative to the frame and configured and arranged to macerate a clot within a vessel, adherent to its walls and against a portion of the apex of the frame.

Abstract: A tapered dilator includes a plurality of cylindrical segments having a number of different diameters, a plurality of tapered portions, each of the plurality of tapered portions being disposed between adjacent ones of the plurality of cylindrical segments and serving as a transition between the adjacent ones of the plurality of cylindrical segments, and a plurality of markings disposed on an outer surface of each of the plurality of cylindrical segments.

Abstract: A system includes a flexible catheter having at least one lumen, an adapter having an inlet, an outlet, at least one pump, and at least one channel in communication with the at least one lumen, the at least one pump being configured and arranged to move a fluid through the at least one lumen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safety needle/catheter system and method of use for dialysis procedures. The invention includes a safety feature that prevents inadvertent needle sticks by administrators. The invention further includes a catheter portion composed of shape memory materials. The catheter portion has a deformed shape and size that facilitates insertion of the catheter portion and closure of the catheter incision and a recovered shape and size that can reduce the severity of infection and/or clotting, as well as provide improved maintenance and control over proper fluid volume flow during dialysis.