Title :
Laser-activated shape memory polymer microactuators for treating stroke
Author :
Maitland, Duncan J. ; Wilson, Thomas ; Schumann, D.L. ; Baer, Geraldine
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., CA, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given. We present interventional devices for treating ischemic stroke. The development and testing of two complementary devices is proposed: a mechanical clot extraction system and a neurovascular stent. These devices are laser-activated shape memory polymer microactuators.
Keywords :
biomedical materials; blood vessels; brain; intelligent actuators; laser applications in medicine; medical control systems; microactuators; optical polymers; patient treatment; shape memory effects; endovascular treatment; interventional devices; ischemic stroke treatment; laser-activated shape memory polymer microactuators; mechanical clot extraction system; neurovascular stent; Biomedical engineering; Hemorrhaging; Inorganic materials; Laboratories; Medical treatment; Microactuators; Optical materials; Polymers; Shape; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2002. LEOS 2002. The 15th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7500-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2002.1134078
