A new Intelligent thrombo-suction catheter system , is being introduced for treatment of acute pulmonary embolism .This device regulates the force with which thrombus is sucked , with less injury and bleeding and better outcomes.
Human studies & Evidence
The experience from this device was presented in ESC 2024 London . Intelligent CT vacuum aspiration thrombectomy system : ALEKSANDER A. et al from Poznan University Of Medical Sciences, Pozna POLAND
What to know more about this device ?
It is from the technology leader company
Penumbra vs JETi hydrodynamic thrombectomy system
Abbot is seriously worried about this innovation , as it directly competes with its JETi system . It has come out with a competitive comparison between these two. No surprise , what we can infer from this video clip.
Final message
There is punching evidence*, that tell us routine thrombus aspiration in ACS is counter productive. However, these thrombus aspiration devices continue to be a multi billion dollar Industry in non- coronary locations. They have become a Integral tool kit in peripheral arterial, venous and also pulmonary thrombosis .We can expect more Innovations in this arena.
Dr.S.Venkatesan MD 