Lightning Bolt 6X with Trax Now Available in 150 cm, Bringing the Power of CAVT to More Distal Anatomy Below the Knee

Penumbra recently announced that Lightning Bolt^® 6X with TraX,^™ designed to reach and confidently remove thrombus below the knee, is now available in a 150 cm catheter length. This longer option brings the power and efficiency of Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT^™) to the distal arteries in the body.

“Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX has been highly effective in addressing smaller embolized fragments in the AT,” says Dr. Visharad Patel at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, GA. “We have been impressed with its ability to navigate complex anatomy while delivering rapid results. The combination of versatility, speed, and results has made CAVT my practice’s frontline option of choice.”

Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX comes packaged with the following:

• TraX, Penumbra’s first arterial-designed dilator, engineered for precise vessel selection
• CAT6X 150 cm catheter, which combines advanced coil wound technology and enhanced hydrophilic coating designed for superior trackability through complex anatomy

Earlier this year, Penumbra announced the launch of Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX, which offers modulated aspiration designed to rapidly restore flow, providing a system engineered for single-session arterial thrombus extraction.

Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX allows physicians to reach and address smaller vessels with confidence. The CAT6X catheter with advanced coil-wind technology is designed for precise placement and versatility in smaller vessels. Its enhanced hydrophilic coating is designed to create a smoother passage through the most difficult vessels by reducing friction to maximize efficiency.

The TraX Dilator, Penumbra’s first arterial-designed dilator, provides a 99% ledge reduction to support a continuous, seamless experience.

Learn more about Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX.

Important Safety Information

Additional information about Penumbra’s CAVT products can be located on Penumbra’s website at https://www.penumbrainc.com/products/peripheral-thrombectomy-cavt/. Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Prior to use, please refer to Instructions for Use (IFU) for complete product indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential adverse events, and detailed instructions for use. For the complete Penumbra IFU Summary Statements, visit: peninc.info/risk.

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