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

Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria

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.


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