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PEERLESS Results: FlowTriever® Leads in Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism

Alpha InspirationTuesday, Oct 29, 2024 12:01 pm ET
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The PEERLESS study, a multinational randomized controlled trial, has yielded groundbreaking results, demonstrating the superiority of the FlowTriever® System (Inari Medical) over catheter-directed thrombolysis for intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). The study, published in Circulation, has significant implications for investors in Inari Medical and the broader pulmonary embolism treatment landscape.

The FlowTriever® System, a large-bore mechanical thrombectomy device, outperformed catheter-directed thrombolysis in a hierarchical primary endpoint, which included all-cause mortality, intracranial hemorrhage, major bleeding, clinical deterioration, and intensive care unit admission and length of stay. The win ratio favored thrombectomy, driven by less clinical deterioration and bailout, as well as reduced intensive care unit usage.

The economic implications of these results are substantial for investors in Inari Medical and other companies involved in PE treatment. The FlowTriever® System's superior performance could lead to increased adoption, driving revenue growth and market share. Furthermore, the PEERLESS study results may influence reimbursement policies, further benefiting Inari Medical and other stakeholders.

The PEERLESS study results also impact the future of catheter-based interventions for intermediate-risk PE. The FlowTriever® System's mechanism of action, which involves direct clot removal, offers a more efficient and safer alternative to thrombolysis, which relies on enzymatic clot dissolution. This could lead to a shift in treatment strategies, favoring mechanical thrombectomy over thrombolysis.

In conclusion, the PEERLESS study results highlight the FlowTriever® System's superiority over catheter-directed thrombolysis in intermediate-risk PE. This has significant economic implications for investors and may shape the future of catheter-based interventions in PE treatment. As the PEERLESS II trial looms, the pulmonary embolism treatment landscape continues to evolve, with Inari Medical and other stakeholders poised to benefit from these advancements.
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