Retriever Medical
Private Company
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Overview
Retriever Medical is a pre-revenue, clinical-stage medical device company targeting the venous thrombectomy market with its ClotHound™ system. The device is engineered to mechanically engage and remove acute, sub-acute, and chronic wall-adherent thrombus while providing distal embolic protection, a key differentiator. The company is advancing the system through preclinical validation with a regulatory pathway targeting 510(k) clearance for DVT, and the platform has potential future applications in pulmonary embolism and complex venous thrombosis. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Technology Platform
Dual-sphere mechanical thrombectomy system with integrated distal embolic protection, designed to engage and remove acute, sub-acute, and chronic wall-adherent venous thrombus.
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Competitive Landscape
The venous thrombectomy market is competitive, featuring large players like Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Philips, as well as specialized rivals such as Inari Medical, Penumbra, and newer entrants. Retriever's differentiation hinges on its specific design for chronic clot and built-in embolic protection.