{"id":83860,"date":"2026-01-14T12:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/penwebstaging.wpengine.com\/?post_type=blog&p=83860"},"modified":"2026-07-07T12:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:20:33","slug":"penumbra-announces-ce-mark-for-the-element-vascular-access-system-and-the-select-catheter-completing-its-vte-thrombectomy-platform","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/blog\/penumbra-announces-ce-mark-for-the-element-vascular-access-system-and-the-select-catheter-completing-its-vte-thrombectomy-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Penumbra Announces CE Mark for the ELEMENT Vascular Access System and the Select + Catheter, Completing Its VTE Thrombectomy Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Penumbra Inc., the world\u2019s leading thrombectomy company, has secured CE Mark and launched the ELEMENT\u2122 Vascular Access System, the first laser-cut hypotube sheath designed for venous thromboembolism (VTE). The\u00a0ELEMENT Vascular Access System<\/a>\u00a0is compatible with Lightning Flash\u2122 2.0, the most powerful and advanced mechanical thrombectomy system for the removal of venous thrombus and the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company also announced a CE Mark for its Select\u2122 + Catheter, effectively completing Penumbra\u2019s VTE thrombectomy platform, from access to aspiration. Select + is engineered for the pulmonary anatomy, creating a seamless transition and designed for safe access through the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Select<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Above: Select + Catheter H1 tip shape<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe flexibility and torqueability of the Lightning Flash 2.0 catheter paired with the foundational support of the ELEMENT sheath has allowed us excellent angiographic and clinical success,\u201d said Raj Kakarla, M.D., interventional radiologist at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. \u201cPenumbra\u2019s continuous advancements provide a comprehensive portfolio for physicians to treat a wider range of patients and improve patient outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovative Valve Technology with the HemoLock\u2122 Dual Valve System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ELEMENT features the HemoLock\u2122 Valve System, designed to ensure hemostasis through dual-valve engineering. Equipped with a rotating hemostatic valve and a removable cross-cut valve, the system provides physicians with precise control during procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Hypotube Engineering \u2014 Optimized for Enhanced Delivery and Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ELEMENT has a laser-cut hypotube design that was engineered to maintain stepwise support throughout the vasculature to enhance performance across challenging anatomies. The atraumatic tip design is meticulously crafted to help enable smooth delivery and trackability. The proximal segment is purposefully engineered to deliver foundational support. Optimized polymer transitions help maintain sheath access without the application of proximal hydrophilic coatings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ELEMENT hypotube is composed of 17 French MaxID technology, tailor-made for use in conjunction with the Lightning Flash 2.0, CAT\u212216 catheter. This technology enables in-case visualization via hand injection around the CAT16 and provides sufficient space to torque CAT16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Angiogram<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ELEMENT tracking with Dilator | Dr. Raj Kakarla, Mercy Health Javon Bea, Rockford, IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Safety Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information about Penumbra\u2019s products can be located on Penumbra\u2019s website at\u00a0https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/products\/peripheral-thrombectomy-indigo-system\/<\/a>. Product availability varies by country. Prior to use, please refer to Instructions for Use for complete product indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential adverse events and detailed instructions for use. Risk information can be found at\u00a0peninc.info\/risk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copyright \u00a92025 Penumbra, Inc. All rights reserved. ELEMENT, Select +, Lightning Flash, HemoLock, and CAT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Penumbra, Inc. in the USA and other countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":83861,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"blog_category":[240],"blog_year":[243],"class_list":["post-83860","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-health","blog_year-243"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/83860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/83860\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=83860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_category?post=83860"},{"taxonomy":"blog_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.penumbrainc.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_year?post=83860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}