An angioplasty device with emboli pull-in mechanism is provided that
includes an infusion catheter with a proximal end and a distal end. A
balloon catheter having an inflatable cavity formed by an inner wall and
an outer wall is disposed coaxially with the infusion catheter. The
balloon catheter has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of
the balloon catheter is sealingly attached to the infusion catheter. And
the balloon catheter has at least one communicating channel disposed from
the outer wall to the inner wall of the balloon catheter. A suction
catheter is disposed between the balloon catheter and the infusion
catheter. The suction catheter is in fluid communication with the at
least one communicating channel in the balloon catheter.