CAVT

Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy

Lightning Flash and Lightning Bolt Computer-Aided Mechanical Thrombectomy Systems

Penumbra’s peripheral thrombectomy platform 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 harnesses advanced computer technology designed to enable rapid restoration of blood flow in cases such as arterial thrombus, venous thrombus, and pulmonary embolism through a minimally invasive approach. The CAVT platform utilises 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 Speed, Safety, & Simplicity in peripheral thrombus removal

    Proprietary thrombus removal algorithms with intraprocedural audio-visual cues designed for:

    • Quicker clot detection1
    • Quicker patent flow detection to reduce potential blood loss1

    MaxID Technology

    • Comparable to IDs of large-bore catheters while maintaining a lower profile
    • Laser-cut stainless steel hypotube

    1. Compared to Indigo System Lightning 7 and Lightning 12

  •  The Indigo Aspiration System is comprised of several devices:​

    • Indigo Mechanical Thrombectomy Catheter​ and Aspiration Tubing
    • Indigo Separator™​
    • Penumbra ENGINE Aspiration Source​
    • Penumbra ENGINE Canister

Peripheral Thrombectomy