Use of the Merci Retriever for the Emergent Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke

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Review Date:	October 17, 2007
Recommendation:	This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on October 17, 2007. It was recommended that the use of the Merci retriever does not meet Technology Assessment Criteria 2 through 5 for safety, effectiveness and improvement in health outcomes when used to treat acute ischemic stroke.
Decision:	Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria
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