Journal of neurosurgery
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Journal of neurosurgery · May 2021
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyRECO Flow Restoration Device Versus Solitaire FR With the Intention for Thrombectomy Study (REDIRECT): a prospective randomized controlled trial.
The RECO flow restoration (FR) device is a new stent retriever designed for rapid flow restoration in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) caused by large vessel occlusion (LVO). Here, the authors compared the efficacy and safety of the RECO device with the predicate Solitaire FR stent retriever. ⋯ The RECO stent retriever is effective and safe as a mechanical thrombectomy device for AIS due to LVO. Clinical trial registration no.: NCT01983644 (clinicaltrials.gov).