FDA clears Thunderbolt, computer-assisted thrombectomy device for ischemic stroke

Thunderbolt, a computer-assisted thrombectomy device meant to address distal occlusions in patients with acute ischemic stroke, has received clearance from the FDA, according to a press release from Penumbra. Thunderbolt is the first computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) technology to offer modulated aspiration, which can help physicians more consistently and comprehensively remove blood