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This risk is particularly concerning in smaller, tortuous vessels, such as in medium vessel occlusions (MeVO). This study evaluated whether a novel low radial and axial force stent retriever (Tron FX II) could reduce post-procedural SAH without compromising recanalization outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study comprised two components: (1) bench testing comparing radial\/axial force and vessel displacement during retrieval between Tron FX II (hereafter Tron) and conventional devices; and (2) a prospective observational study of 197 consecutive MT patients. A combined technique was employed in all cases. Conventional stent retrievers were used until July 2023, after which Tron was used exclusively. Post-procedural SAH was assessed using dual-energy CT immediately after MT. The primary outcome was SAH incidence, with or without symptoms. Secondary outcomes included effective recanalization, first-pass rate, and 90-day functional outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Bench testing showed Tron exhibited the lowest radial\/axial force and the smallest vessel deviation during retrieval. Clinically, Tron significantly reduced the incidence of post-procedural SAH (7.7% vs. 23.9%,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u202f0.027) as well as SAH associated with neurological deterioration (1.9% vs. 12.7%,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u202f0.044) in cases of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and MeVO. Moreover, both Tron use and fewer stent retriever passes were independently associated with a lower risk of SAH. Overall effective recanalization, first-pass rates, and functional outcomes were not significantly different between groups in this pilot study.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The low radial and axial force stent retriever reduced post-procedural SAH while maintaining effective recanalization when combined with an aspiration catheter. 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