Penumbra Thrombectomy

Manufacturer: Penumbra

Product website: Penumbra Cat RX info page

Instruction sheet: Internal or external direct link to setup pdf or similar

IFU: Cat RX IFU

Setup

Supplies

• Penumbra engine(vacuum pump)
• Cannister
• Cat RX kit

Penumbra System

Circulator

1. Get Engine unit from behind room 1
2. Bring a canister and the Cat RX box
3. Drop box contents on sterile field
4. Plug unit in a new turn on
5. Connect passed off tubing to canister

Scrub

1. Open package
2. Pass off tubing to circulator
3. Per rep: remove switch from tubing
4. Attach catheter to tubing
5. Open to vacuum when exiting guide, keep vacuum on until out of guide catheter outside the body

Breakdown

1. Dispose of tubing and canister
2. Clean engine and return to sub-sterile behind room 1

General Notes

• Switch is optional, it can cause clogs
• Pinch tubing if switch isn’t used before insertion to test vacuum