Penumbra reports THUNDER study results for THUNDERBOLT stroke device
PEN•THUNDER IDE study results for THUNDERBOLT
Penumbra released THUNDER IDE study results for its THUNDERBOLT computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy system in ELVO stroke.
- The study met its performance goal, with 87.5% achieving successful reperfusion (mTICI 2b-3); first-pass success was 64.8%.
- Median time to revascularization was 20 minutes; serious device- or procedure-related adverse events were 2.8%.
- Penumbra said THUNDERBOLT has received US FDA clearance and a CE mark.
