Penumbra develops medical devices for neurovascular and vascular interventions, focusing on restoring blood flow by removing blood clots. Their technologies, including aspiration and mechanical thrombectomy systems, aim to improve patient outcomes in treating conditions like acute ischemic stroke.
Funding
$2.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Patients with acute ischemic stroke and other vascular occlusive diseases often require timely intervention to restore blood flow. Traditional methods may have limitations in navigating complex vasculature or effectively removing occlusions.
Solution
Penumbra develops and markets medical devices designed to address unmet clinical needs in neuro and vascular conditions. Their technologies focus on improving patient outcomes by providing innovative solutions for complex medical challenges, particularly in interventional procedures. The company's product portfolio aims to facilitate the removal of blood clots from head to toe with speed, safety, and simplicity.
Target Audience
The primary customers are healthcare providers, including interventional neuroradiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional cardiologists, as well as hospitals and clinics performing neurovascular and vascular procedures.
Features
- **PENUMBRA SYSTEM RED:** A comprehensive system for neurovascular interventions, including reperfusion catheters and separators for acute ischemic stroke treatment.
- **CAVT™ Technology (Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy):** Utilizes dual clot detection algorithms based on pressure and flow to identify and remove thrombus.
- **Lightning Flash™ Portfolio:** Advanced mechanical thrombectomy systems designed for venous and pulmonary thrombus, featuring MaxID hypotube technology for a large inner diameter with a low profile and atraumatic tip.
- **Ruby Embolization Platform:** Offers detachable embolization coils, including the Ruby XL System, noted as the largest and longest commercially available.
- **swiftPAC™ Coil Line:** Expanded coil offerings for neurosurgical conditions.
- **Penumbra Aspiration Pump:** A dedicated vacuum source for Penumbra Aspiration Systems.
- **Penumbra Reperfusion Catheters and Separators:** Indicated for revascularization in acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusions.
- **Penumbra Aspiration Tubing:** Connects reperfusion catheters to the aspiration pump.
- **Peripheral Thrombectomy and Embolization Devices:** Solutions for vascular conditions outside of the neurovasculature.
- **Vascular Access Systems:** Devices designed for accessing the vascular system.