General Overview
iCHOR is a thrombectomy platform designed to remove thrombus from blood vessels using a balloon sweep mechanism combined with a nitinol capture basket.
iCHOR uses a Fogarty-style balloon to mobilize thrombus, sweeping it into a nitinol basket where it is captured and removed from the body in a controlled manner.
iCHOR is used for the removal of thrombus in peripheral vascular procedures, including arterial, venous and dialysis access (AV fistulas and grafts).
Vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and interventional cardiologists performing thrombectomy procedures.
Clinical Benefits
Unlike aspiration systems that rely on suction, iCHOR mechanically mobilizes and captures thrombus, reducing reliance on large-bore catheters and external aspiration systems.
iCHOR uses a controlled sweep-and-capture approach, minimizing vessel wall interaction and reducing the risk of endothelial trauma compared to more aggressive mechanical devices.
No. iCHOR is designed as an all-in-one solution, reducing the need for multiple catheter exchanges or adjunctive devices.
Yes. It can be used as a standalone treatment, adjunctive therapy or bailout option depending on the clinical scenario.
Procedure and Workflow
The procedure is straightforward and familiar to physicians who are experienced with balloon embolectomy techniques.
No. ICHOR is a disposable system and does not require capital equipment such as aspiration pumps.
iCHOR is available in multiple sizes, including smaller profile systems (7F) and larger systems (14F), depending on the target vessel and thrombus burden.
Yes. iCHOR is designed to be compatible with standard guidewires commonly used in vascular procedures.
Safety and Performance
The nitinol basket captures thrombus during the sweep, helping to contain clot and reduce the risk of embolization.
iCHOR leverages a well-established balloon embolectomy principle, which has a long history of safe use when performed appropriately.
The balloon embolectomy technique has decades of clinical validation, and iCHOR builds on this foundation with modern enhancements for endovascular use.
Economic Value
iCHOR is designed to reduce overall procedural costs by eliminating the need for multiple devices and expensive capital equipment.
By simplifying the workflow and minimizing device exchanges, iCHOR has the potential to reduce overall procedure time.
iCHOR offers a cost-effective alternative with a simplified approach, avoiding the cumulative costs associated with multiple disposables and adjunctive tools.
Advanced / In-Depth Questions
iCHOR is particularly effective in cases involving soft to subacute thrombus, including dialysis access declots, DVT, and peripheral arterial occlusions.
Yes. It can be used alongside thrombolytic therapy when clinically indicated to enhance clot removal.
While optimized for soft thrombus, iCHOR can be used in combination strategies for more organized clot, depending on physician technique and adjunctive therapies.
The learning curve is minimal, especially for physicians familiar with Fogarty balloon techniques.
The nitinol basket is engineered to provide effective clot capture while maintaining flexibility and trackability within the vasculature.
Adoption and Support
iCHOR provides hands-on training, case support and physician education programs to ensure successful adoption.
Yes. Clinical specialists are available to support physicians during early adoption and complex cases.
iCHOR’s simplified workflow and lower cost structure make it well-suited for both hospital and outpatient (ASC/OBL) settings.
Clinical workflow
Simpler tools can support faster decision-making, more consistent technique, and easier adoption in routine practice.
Safety, effectiveness, procedural control, ease of use, and how well the device fits existing workflow are common priorities.
Because effective clot removal must also minimize injury to the vessel wall and reduce complications.
It is important because avoiding downstream embolization can improve procedural confidence and patient safety.
Faster, more efficient procedures can improve operating room utilization, reduce resource strain, and support better economics.
