New STORM-PE Data Show Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy with Anticoagulation Resulted in Significantly Better Functional Outcomes at 90 Days Compared to Anticoagulation Alone for Pulmonary Embolism Patients
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Penumbra (NYSE: PEN) reported 90-day STORM-PE randomized trial results showing computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) plus anticoagulation produced significantly better functional outcomes versus anticoagulation alone for intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism.
Key results: 6-minute walk 479m vs 368m (P=0.003); 94% vs 75.2% predicted walk distance (P=0.022); NYHA Class I 97% vs 76% (P=0.022). Safety through 90 days was comparable with no device-related mortality.
Positive
- 6‑minute walk distance: 479m vs 368m (P=0.003)
- Predicted walk distance: 94% vs 75.2% (P=0.022)
- NYHA Class I (no limitation): 97% vs 76% (P=0.022)
- No device‑related mortality through 90 days
Negative
- Quality of life and shortness of breath improvements were comparable in both arms
- No difference in symptomatic PE recurrence through 90 days
News Market Reaction – PEN
On the day this news was published, PEN gained 0.52%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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PEN was modestly positive at +0.08% while key medical device peers (SNN, ZBH, PODD, STE, PHG) were all down between about 0.69% and 1.29%, indicating stock-specific strength rather than a sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | Q4/FY2025 earnings | Positive | -0.3% | Reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 growth without providing 2026 guidance. |
| Feb 04 | Parent earnings | Positive | -4.5% | Boston Scientific reported strong 2025 results and detailed 2026 growth guidance. |
| Jan 15 | Prelim results | Positive | +11.8% | Unaudited Q4 and FY2025 revenue and margin ranges indicated strong underlying growth. |
| Jan 15 | Acquisition deal | Positive | +11.8% | Boston Scientific agreed to acquire Penumbra in a cash-and-stock deal at $374 per share. |
| Dec 29 | Conference appearance | Neutral | -0.2% | Announced participation in the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. |
Positive, company-specific catalysts (preliminary results and acquisition announcement) previously aligned with strong upside, while earnings-related news showed mild divergence or muted reactions.
Over the last few months, PEN’s trajectory featured strong fundamental and strategic developments. On Jan 15, 2026, preliminary Q4/FY2025 results and the announced acquisition by Boston Scientific at $374 per share both saw a +11.82% reaction. Final Q4/FY2025 earnings on Feb 25, 2026 showed solid growth but the stock was slightly down. A late-2025 J.P. Morgan conference appearance had little impact. Against this backdrop, today’s positive randomized STORM-PE data adds clinical validation alongside prior financial and M&A milestones.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights strong 90-day functional outcomes for CAVT plus anticoagulation in intermediate-high risk PE, including a higher 6-minute walk distance of 479 m and 97% NYHA Class I rates versus anticoagulation alone. These data build on earlier STORM-PE findings and are complemented by ongoing STRIKE-PE real-world evidence in up to 1,500 patients. Investors may watch for guideline updates, further long-term outcomes, and how these results support Penumbra’s Lightning Flash CAVT portfolio in PE treatment algorithms.
Key Terms
pulmonary embolism medical
randomized controlled trial medical
computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy medical
six-minute walk test medical
new york heart association (nyha) medical
endovascular therapy medical
mechanical thrombectomy medical
prospective, international, multicenter study medical
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"Together with the initial STORM‑PE results, which demonstrated faster reperfusion and improved right ventricular recovery, this 90 day data highlights significant patient‑centered benefits of CAVT in intermediate‑high risk PE," said Robert Lookstein, MD, MSc, co‑global principal investigator of the STORM‑PE randomized controlled trial and professor of radiology and surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "This pivotal trial continues to build important clinical evidence supporting the role of endovascular therapy beyond anticoagulation alone and helps inform how treatment strategies including CAVT for PE may continue to evolve in future clinical guidelines."
At 90 days, patients treated with CAVT plus anticoagulation:
- Walked significantly longer distances during the six-minute walk test (479m vs 368m; P=0.003).
- Near normalized, walking
94% of their predicted walk distance vs75.2% in the anticoagulation only arm (P=0.022). - Experienced no physical limitation based on New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Class Scale compared to the anticoagulation only arm (
97% vs76% , P = 0.022). - Returned to pre-PE functional status distribution while the anticoagulation only arm did not.
- Improved quality of life and reduced shortness of breath, which were comparable in both arms.
Additionally, safety rates through 90 days were comparable in both arms, with no device-related mortality, no additional PE-related mortality past 7 days, and no difference in symptomatic PE-recurrence, confirming the safety profile of CAVT[i].
"STORM-PE continues to highlight emerging benefits of treatment beyond anticoagulation alone for patients with intermediate‑high risk PE," said Rachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, co‑global principal investigator of the STORM‑PE randomized controlled trial, hematologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. "These functional endpoints are important because they reflect outcomes that matter to patients and directly affect their daily lives. Collectively, the STORM‑PE data suggest that PE care is evolving, and that the thoughtful adoption of endovascular treatment options has the potential to greatly improve patient outcomes and recovery."
Additionally, new interim analysis from STRIKE-PE, highlighting long-term quality-of-life data and functional outcomes in male and female PE patients who received CAVT, will be presented at SIR on April 15. STRIKE-PE is a prospective, international, multicenter study evaluating real-world safety, performance and long-term quality-of-life outcomes of CAVT in up to 1,500 patients.
"Historically, there has been limited randomized evidence describing how different treatment strategies for PE influence longer‑term recovery," said James F. Benenati, MD, FSIR, chief medical officer at Penumbra. "In STORM‑PE, those treated with CAVT achieved significantly greater gains in objective functional measures, including 6‑minute walk distance, compared to anticoagulation alone. Data from STRIKE-PE support a similar recovery trajectory in a broader patient population. Together, these findings provide robust evidence supporting a greater role for CAVT in the treatment of acute intermediate‑high risk PE and reinforce its impact on physiological and functional outcomes."
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About STORM-PE
STORM-PE is a pivotal, prospective, multi-center randomized controlled trial that enrolled 100 patients across 22 international sites to evaluate computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) using Penumbra's Lightning Flash™ plus anticoagulation, versus anticoagulation alone, for the treatment of acute intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism (PE). Conducted in partnership with The PERT Consortium®, the trial's primary efficacy endpoint — reduction in RV/LV ratio at 48 hours — was assessed by a blinded independent core laboratory. All safety events were independently adjudicated by an external clinical events committee.
About Penumbra
Penumbra, Inc., the world's leading thrombectomy company, is focused on developing the most innovative technologies for challenging medical conditions such as ischemic stroke, venous thromboembolism such as pulmonary embolism, and acute limb ischemia. Our broad portfolio, which includes computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™), centers on removing blood clots from head-to-toe with speed, safety, and simplicity. By pioneering these innovations, we support healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics in more than 100 countries, working to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. For more information, visit www.penumbrainc.com and connect on Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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[i] STORM-PE was not powered to detect differences in safety
[ii] "Learn about Pulmonary Embolism," American Lung Association. Accessed on Oct. 7, 2025. https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/pulmonary-embolism/learn-about-pulmonary-embolism
[iii] "Pulmonary Embolism: A Clinical Approach," American College of Cardiology. Accessed on Oct. 9, 2025. https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2025/02/01/42/Cover-Story-Pulmonary-Embolism#:~:text=Pulmonary%20embolism%20(PE)%20continues%20to,venous%20thromboembolism%20in%20the%20country.
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