Penumbra Introduces the Ruby® XL System - the Longest, Largest, and Softest Coil on the Market for Vascular Embolization
- FDA clearance received for innovative Ruby XL System with unique market positioning
- System offers highest volume per coil in the market, potentially leading to cost savings
- Enhanced procedural efficiency may reduce radiation exposure for better patient outcomes
- Expands Penumbra's product portfolio with three new technologies for various clinical applications
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Insights
Penumbra's FDA-cleared Ruby XL System brings advanced coil technology that could increase procedure efficiency and capture market share in vascular embolization.
Penumbra's FDA clearance for the Ruby® XL System represents a significant advancement in embolization technology. The system introduces coils with exceptional specifications - being the longest (up to 70 cm), largest (up to 40mm), and softest on the market. This innovation directly addresses key clinical challenges in vascular embolization procedures.
The Ruby XL System's ability to deliver more volume per coil could translate to fewer coils needed per procedure, potentially reducing both procedure time and radiation exposure - critical factors for patient safety and hospital efficiency. The system's compatibility with standard 0.035"+ diagnostic catheters also means hospitals won't need to purchase specialized delivery equipment.
The portfolio expansion includes three distinct technologies (Ruby XL, POD® XL, and Packing Coil XL), each with unique designs for specific clinical applications. The 3D complex shape of Ruby XL for aneurysm framing, the three-in-one occlusion technology of POD XL for high-flow vessels, and the liquid metal wave shape of Packing Coil XL show thoughtful engineering for various clinical scenarios.
Most notably, the potential for cost savings mentioned by the company's Interventional Business President suggests Penumbra is positioning this product not just as a clinical improvement but as an economic solution in the increasingly cost-conscious healthcare environment. This dual value proposition could accelerate adoption among both physicians and hospital administrators who influence purchasing decisions.
"We've engineered Ruby XL to deliver more volume per coil than any other coil on the market, which may result in cost savings," said Shruthi Narayan, President of Interventional Business at Penumbra, Inc. "Ruby XL embodies Penumbra's commitment to innovation, delivering mechanical occlusion through more volume without sacrificing softness or deliverability."
The Ruby XL System introduces three unique technologies — Ruby XL, POD® XL, and Packing Coil XL — all of which can be delivered through a 0.035"+ diagnostic catheter. They have a primary diameter of .030" and are designed for procedural efficiency. These coils offer more volume (up to 40mm in size) and are available in extended lengths up to 70 cm.
- Engineered with a 3D complex shape, Ruby XL coil is designed to frame aneurysms in a variety of clinical applications.
- POD XL features a hybrid, multistage design and is engineered with three-in-one coil occlusion technology — an anchoring segment, a framing segment, and a dense filling segment. Designed for high flow vessels, POD XL offers smooth delivery and targeted vessel control.
- Packing Coil XL features an innovative liquid metal wave shape technology, which is designed to adjust dynamically to the size of any vessel (up to 70 cm length).
Penumbra's Ruby portfolio of peripheral embolization products, now with Ruby XL System, provides physicians with one of the most expansive embolization offerings, enabling physicians to have the latest coil technologies and most extensive options for every case. For more information, please visit www.penumbrainc.com/products/ruby-xl.
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 Data as of May 2025, Ruby XL System is the largest and longest detachable embolization coil commercially available and the only 035 packing coil commercially available. |
ii Ruby XL is 2X larger than Ruby 020 coils and 3X larger than conventional 035 coils. Fewer coils used may potentially lead to reduced radiation exposure. |
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