CAVT
Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy
Penumbra’s peripheral thrombectomy platform, launched in 2014, is designed to remove clot from arteries and veins in the peripheral vasculature, and for the treatment of pulmonary embolism.
Penumbra’s CAVT™ (Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy) platform, introduced in 2020, harnesses advanced computer technology designed to enable rapid restoration of blood flow in cases such as acute limb ischemia, venous thrombus, and pulmonary embolism through a minimally invasive approach. The CAVT platform utilizes the Penumbra ENGINE® Aspiration Source, which delivers nearly pure, continuous vacuum (-29 inHg or -98.2 kPa) to our catheters, enabling effective thrombus removal in a wide range of vessel sizes.
Designed for Accelerated Clot Detection and Removal
Proprietary Thrombus Removal Algorithms with Intraprocedural Audio-Visual Cues Designed for:
- Quicker clot detectiona
- Quicker patent flow detection to reduce potential blood lossa
MaxID Technology
- Comparable to IDs of large-bore catheters while maintaining a lower profile
- Laser-cut stainless steel hypotube
a. Compared to Indigo® System Lightning® 12 and Lightning 7
The CAVT System is Comprised of Several Devices:
- Indigo Aspiration Catheter
- Indigo Separator™
- CAVT Aspiration Tubing
- Penumbra ENGINE Aspiration Source
- Penumbra ENGINE Canister
Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT): The Future of Thrombus Removal
EVT, January 2024
The Next Generation of CAVT (Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy)
EVT, July 2023
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