Renee Zhao’s team has revealed the milli-spinner: It’s twice as effective as current techniques in the removal of blood clots

“With existing technology, there’s no way to reduce the size of the clot. They rely on deforming and rupturing the clot to remove it,” said Renee Zhao, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and senior author on the paper. “What’s unique about the milli-spinner is that it applies compression and shear forces to shrink the entire clot, dramatically reducing the volume without causing rupture.”

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