Tag: CAVT
Penumbra launches Link clot capture device for arterial thrombectomy
Penumbra recently launched the Link clot capture device, which is intended to support the removal of arterial thrombus when used in conjunction with Lightning...
STRIKE-PE subanalysis finds durable functional and quality-of-life outcomes for CAVT
A subanalysis of the STRIKE-PE trial has provided evidence that treatment with the 16Fr Lightning Flash (Penumbra) computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) device is associated...
New STORM-PE data show improved functional outcomes with CAVT plus anticoagulation
The 90-day results of the STORM-PE randomised controlled trial (RCT) have demonstrated that patients with acute intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism (PE) who were treated...
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,...
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...
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...
