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Summary: The Penumbra System Penumbra Jet 7X is a mechanical thrombectomy device used to remove clots from veins. It is primarily used by interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons.

FDA Clearance Information

Pathway 510K
Decision Date February 27, 2020
Product Code NRY
Device Class Class 2
Evidence 15 studies

The Penumbra System Penumbra Jet 7X was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on February 27, 2020. Manufactured by Penumbra, it is classified as a Class 2 device under product code NRY.

What It Is

The Penumbra System Penumbra Jet 7X is a mechanical thrombectomy device designed to remove thrombi from the venous system. It operates by using aspiration to extract clots, which can help restore blood flow in affected vessels. This device is part of a broader category of endovascular tools that aim to treat vascular blockages without the need for open surgery.

Clinical Applications

This device is commonly used in the treatment of venous thromboembolism, particularly in cases where rapid clot removal is necessary to prevent complications. It is typically utilized in hospital settings, especially in interventional radiology suites or vascular surgery departments. Patients who may benefit include those with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, where timely intervention is critical.

Indications for Use

The FDA indications for the Penumbra Jet 7X involve the removal of blood clots from the venous system. It is intended for patients who have thrombotic conditions that require mechanical intervention to restore normal blood flow.

Practical Considerations

The device is available in various sizes to accommodate different vessel diameters, ensuring compatibility with a range of patient anatomies. Clinicians should be familiar with the technique of aspiration thrombectomy and ensure that the device is compatible with existing catheter systems in their practice.

Linked Studies (15)

PubMed • 2026

First-Pass Effect With Aspiration Thrombectomy With the Penumbra System in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Core Laboratory-Adjudicated Subset Analysis of the COMPLETE Registry.

Stroke (Hoboken, N.J.)

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PubMed • 2023

Aspiration thrombectomy with the Penumbra System for patients with stroke and late onset to treatment: a subset analysis of the COMPLETE registry.

Frontiers in neurology

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PubMed • 2022

Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke With the Penumbra System in Routine Practice: COMPLETE Registry Results.

Stroke

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PubMed • 2019

Efficacy of a coaxial system with a compliant balloon catheter for navigation of the Penumbra reperfusion catheter in tortuous arteries: technique and case experience.

Journal of neurosurgery

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PubMed • 2018

Unilateral Acute Renal Artery Embolism: An Index Case of Successful Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy With Use of Penumbra Indigo Aspiration System and a Review of the Literature.

Vascular and endovascular surgery

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PubMed • 2017

Efficiency of the Penumbra 5MAX ACE Reperfusion Catheter in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients.

Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association

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PubMed • 2015

Mechanical thrombectomy with the penumbra 3D separator and lesional aspiration: technical feasibility and clinical outcome.

Clinical neuroradiology

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PubMed • 2015

Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: Successful Treatment of Two Patients Using the Penumbra System and Review of Endovascular Approaches.

The neuroradiology journal

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PubMed • 2012

Rescue forced-suction thrombectomy using the reperfusion catheter of the Penumbra System for thromboembolism during coil embolization of ruptured cerebral aneurysms.

Neurosurgery

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PubMed • 2012

The Penumbra system for mechanical thrombectomy in endovascular acute ischemic stroke therapy.

Neurology

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PubMed • 2011

Direct thrombus retrieval using the reperfusion catheter of the penumbra system: forced-suction thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology

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ClinicalTrials.gov

COMPLETE: International Acute Ischemic Stroke Registry With the Penumbra System Aspiration Including the 3D Revascularization Device

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A Randomized, Concurrent Controlled Trial to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of the Separator 3D as a Component of the Penumbra System in the Revascularization of Large Vessel Occlusion in Acute Ischemic Stroke

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ClinicalTrials.gov

European Registry on the ACE Reperfusion Catheters and the Penumbra System in the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke

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ClinicalTrials.gov

LOTUS: Global Acute Stroke Study Utilizing Penumbra System

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Penumbra System Penumbra Jet 7X used for?

It is used for the mechanical removal of blood clots from the venous system to restore blood flow.

What specialties typically use this device?

Interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons typically use this device.

What are the FDA-cleared indications?

The device is indicated for the removal of thrombi from the venous system in patients with thrombotic conditions.

Disclaimer: This page compiles publicly available regulatory and published clinical evidence for educational reference. It does not constitute medical advice, product endorsement, or a recommendation for clinical use. Always consult manufacturer documentation and clinical judgment for patient care decisions.

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