What is a Penumbra catheter?

Penumbra RED, Penumbra JET, ACE, and MAX Reperfusion Catheters are large bore, highly trackable aspiration catheters designed to achieve efficient revascularization. 3D Revascularization Device is specifically designed for use with aspiration and provides maximum clot capture ability through four intraluminal chambers.

What is penumbra neuro?

Simply stated, the penumbra is the part of the brain that is sandwiched between brain regions committed to die and those that receive enough blood to communicate. Therefore, it is ischemic brain tissue that has just enough energy to survive for a short time but not enough to communicate and function.

Who makes penumbra?

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need.

Where is the penumbra located?

The penumbra is the lighter outer part of a shadow. The Moon’s penumbra causes partial solar eclipses, and the Earth’s penumbra is involved in penumbral lunar eclipses. The penumbra is a lighter type of shadow.

What causes penumbra stroke?

In pathology and anatomy the penumbra is the area surrounding an ischemic event such as thrombotic or embolic stroke. Immediately following the event, blood flow and therefore oxygen transport is reduced locally, leading to hypoxia of the cells near the location of the original insult.

When did penumbra go public?

2015
Penumbra initially focused on treatments for ischemic stroke. In 2015 the company issued an IPO on the NYSE. In 2018 the company acquired 40% of the outstanding shares of virtual reality joint venture MVI Health.

What are complications of TPA?

Complications related to intravenous r-tPA include symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, major systemic hemorrhage, and angioedema in approximately 6%, 2%, and 5% of patients, respectively.