Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Device Removes Venous Thrombus and Treats PE

Penumbra, Inc., the world’s largest thrombectomy company, recently announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and launch of Lightning FlashTM 2.0, the next generation computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) system designed to remove venous thrombus and treat pulmonary embolism (PE). Lightning Flash 2.0 features advanced Lightning Flash algorithms, designed for increased speed and sensitivity to thrombus and blood flow. DocWire News spoke with Adam Elsesser, president and CEO of Penumbra, to learn more about this novel system and how it can advance patient care.