Complications of Penumbra Indigo Aspiration Device in Pulmonary Embolism: Insights From MAUDE Database
Abstract
Background
The Penumbra Indigo aspiration system (Penumbra Inc., Alameda, CA, USA) is a suction embolectomy device that was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for use in acute pulmonary embolism (PE). While this device has proven to be safe in clinical trials, real-world data are minimal.