Tag: CAVT

Penumbra unveils latest iteration of thrombectomy system for venous thromboembolism

Penumbra has launched the Lightning Flash 3.0 computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) system, a development that includes "significant upgrades" to the venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform,...
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Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Penumbra

Boston Scientific and Penumbra today announced the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Boston Scientific will acquire Penumbra in a cash...

CAVT with anticoagulation significantly improves functional outcomes in PE patients, RCT...

Mechanical thrombectomy by means of computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) using the 16Fr Lightning Flash system (Penumbra) along with anticoagulation for acute-to-intermediate pulmonary embolism (PE)...

STORM-PE finds mechanical thrombectomy superior to anticoagulation alone

The use of mechanical thrombectomy, specifically computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) using the 16Fr Lightning Flash system (Penumbra), with anticoagulation achieves superior reduction in right...
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Penumbra’s STORM-PE randomised trial completes enrolment

Penumbra has announced the completion of enrolment in the STORM-PE clinical trial. The pivotal, prospective, multicentre randomised controlled trial enrolled 100 patients to evaluate computer...

Penumbra announces completion of enrolment in THUNDER IDE study

Penumbra has announced the completion of enrolment in its THUNDER investigational device exemption (IDE) clinical study for patients with acute ischaemic stroke. THUNDER is evaluating...

Computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) system ‘revolutionises’ pulmonary embolism treatment

This advertorial, sponsored by Penumbra, is intended only for readers outside the USA. “The advances led by this technology have significantly revolutionised our procedures,” states...