# K211411: Penumbra System (RED 68 Reperfusion Catheter)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Penumbra, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 1, 2021 after 56 days
- Product code: NRY (Catheter, Thrombus Retriever)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1250
- Recalls of this device: 1 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 10 generations back to K003410 (2001). 15 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
1 of 16 devices in its family (counting itself) has a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K161640: Penumbra System ACE 68 Reperfusion Catheter, Penumbra, Inc. (2016) Summary page 4.
- K162901: Penumbra 3D Revascularization Device, Penumbra, Inc. (2017) Summary page 4.

## Recalls of this device
- Jun 3, 2026 · Class II · Z-2770-2026: Due to manufacturing issues, reperfusion catheters may fractures

## Indications for use
Penumbra Reperfusion Catheters and Separators As part of the Penumbra System, the Reperfusion Catheters and Separators are indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral — M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment. Penumbra 3D Revascularization Device As part of the Penumbra System, the Penumbra 3D Revascularization Device is indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral — M1 and M2 segments) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment. Penumbra Aspiration Tubing As part of the Penumbra System, the Penumbra Sterile Aspiration Tubing is indicated to connect the Penumbra Reperfusion Catheters to the Penumbra Aspiration Pump. Penumbra Aspiration Pump The Penumbra Aspiration Pump is indicated as a vacuum source for Penumbra Aspiration Systems.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K211411
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology