Announcing Lightning Bolt^® 12 and Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX^™ – Newest Additions to Penumbra’s CAVT^™ Platform for the Management of Arterial and Venous Thrombus

Penumbra recently launched Lightning Bolt 12 and Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX – the next generation of its groundbreaking computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT). These releases provide even faster clot removal, designed to rapidly restore flow, potentially without the need for thrombolysis or open surgery.¹

The new Lightning Bolt 12 enables physicians to aspirate three times faster than the previous generation, while the new Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX allows them to maintain 6 F vascular access and reach smaller vessels.¹

These latest advancements complement an already robust vascular thrombectomy portfolio featuring Lightning Bolt 7 and Lightning Flash^® 2.0. Penumbra’s Lightning portfolio of CAVT technology combines intelligent aspiration and innovative catheter engineering designed to quickly remove blood clots in a single session.

“Taken together, these new devices are designed to significantly improve procedure time, accelerate aspiration, and reach smaller vessels, expanding the impact of mechanical thrombectomy to a broader range of patients,” said James F. Benenati, M.D., FSIR, chief medical officer at Penumbra. “While Lightning Bolt 7 and Lightning Flash 2.0 will continue to address the majority of cases, these new technologies round out Penumbra’s CAVT portfolio, giving physicians a catheter for every vessel size.”

Lightning Bolt 12
Lightning Bolt 12 is the first thrombectomy system designed for venous thromboembolism with modulated aspiration. Paired with the updated Bolt 2.0 software, Lightning Bolt 12 joins Penumbra’s complete VTE platform and brings modulation to a 12 F profile. Its applications are diverse, including upper extremity, portal veins, and large arterial thrombus. The Bolt 2.0 algorithm is engineered for improved clot removal efficiency, using escalated modulation for high thrombus burden, making the system three times faster than Lightning^® 12 with Separator^™ 12.¹

Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX
Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX allows physicians to reach and address smaller vessels with confidence. The new CAT6X catheter with advanced coil-wind technology is designed for precise control and versatility in smaller vessels. The enhanced hydrophilic coating is designed to create a smoother passage through the most difficult vessels by reducing friction to maximize efficiency. It comes packaged with the TraX Dilator, Penumbra’s first arterial-designed dilator that provides a 99% ledge reduction to support a continuous, seamless experience.

1. Bench top testing comparing aspiration times of Lightning Bolt 12 v Lightning 12 and Lightning Bolt 6x with TraX vs. CAT 6 and Separator 6. Tests performed and data on file at Penumbra, Inc. Bench test results may not be indicative of clinical performance.

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 for complete product indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential adverse events, and detailed instructions for use. Risk information can be found at peninc.info/risk.