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Clinical trials sponsored by Penumbra Inc., explained in plain language.
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New aspiration tubing aims to restore blood flow faster in major strokes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a device called the Penumbra System with Thunderbolt Aspiration Tubing to remove blood clots in people having a severe stroke caused by a blockage in a large brain artery. The goal is to see if the device can safely and effectively restore blood flow within 8 hou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Penumbra Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vacuum device shows promise for clot removal in 500-Patient study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the INDIGO Aspiration System, a device that uses a vacuum to remove blood clots from arteries and veins. It included 500 patients in Japan with acute limb ischemia, mesenteric artery occlusion, or severe deep vein thrombosis. The goal was to confirm the device's…
Sponsor: Penumbra Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New brain clot removal device shows promise in stroke study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device called Artemis that removes blood clots from the brain through a small hole, instead of open surgery. It included 236 adults aged 18 to 80 with a specific type of brain hemorrhage. The goal was to see if this less invasive approach leads to better recov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Penumbra Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New device may improve treatment for dangerous lung clots
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a mechanical clot-removal device (Indigo Aspiration System) to standard blood thinners is safer and more effective than blood thinners alone for people with intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism (a serious blood clot in the lung). About 100 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Penumbra Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC