The company also reported the first patient cases with its latest advancement for ischemic stroke treatment. Campbell, California-based Imperative Care said it marks the first catheter to incorporate its CenTRX technology. This unique, 96-degree, pre-shaped tip centers in the vessel. This helps to maximize clot ingestion with the extra surface area of the asymmetric tip.

Zoom 7X adds another option to the wide-ranging Zoom aspiration system portfolio. Imperative Care designed Zoom for fast and effective clot removal from access through reperfusion. It treats patients with acute ischemic stroke, enabling smooth tracking through challenging vasculature.

Imperative Care believes its proprietary feature allows the device to navigate challenging anatomy. It can self-orient the geometric tip into the optimal position for full clot aspiration. The company says this builds upon the benefits of asymmetric aspiration in stroke.