Interventional radiology firm Penumbra said it is launching a new vascular embolization device at next week's Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Atlanta.
The peripheral occlusion device, known as POD, is designed to anchor to the vessel wall, enabling interventionalists to increase accuracy and packing density, resulting in a more effective embolization, Penumbra said.
POD's anchor technology allows precise placement of the device at the target location, the company said. The device quickly transitions to a soft packing segment to create a stable dense occlusion. Once POD has achieved the desired positioning, instant detachment ensures physician control.
POD is designed to be delivered through a high-flow microcatheter, enabling the clinician to mechanically occlude distal vessels, according to the firm.
