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title: "First Patient Enrolled in Penumbra's FORWARD Study Evaluating Mechanical Thrombectomy and Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy for Distal Acute Ischemic Stroke"
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description: "In Alameda, California, on July 7, 2026, Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN), a top thrombectomy company globally, launched the FORWARD study. This study, conducted at multiple centers internationally, will gather data on the safety and effectiveness of mechanical procedures."
datetime: "2026-07-07T13:04:12.000Z"
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# First Patient Enrolled in Penumbra's FORWARD Study Evaluating Mechanical Thrombectomy and Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy for Distal Acute Ischemic Stroke

In Alameda, California, on July 7, 2026, Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN), a top thrombectomy company globally, launched the FORWARD study. This study, conducted at multiple centers internationally, will gather data on the safety and effectiveness of mechanical procedures.

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