Cerebral Aneurysm Catheter

Background

Cerebral aneurysms greatly increase the risk of stroke. Percutaneous treatment techniques using wire coils to embolise the weakened blood vessels are less invasive than craniotomy. In the US, around 30,000 new cases of cerebral aneurysms are detected each year.

Problem

Some embolisms have wide necks and it is difficult to station the embolism coil within the embolism and prevent it from moving out into the vessel beyond.

Solution

This low profile balloon system blocks the coiling wire and guides it round and back into the aneurysm.

Market Potential

1-6% of the population have some form of cerebral aneurysm. The transcatheter coil embolisation and occlusion market has been valued at $340 million in the US. The device has potential for a market share of several million dollars per annum in this emerging market.

This product is currently available to license from NHSIL.