Genesis Medical Interventional

Genesis Medical Interventional was a medical device company based in Redwood City, California, that specialized in minimally invasive solutions for vascular diseases. The company's core technology was the F.A.S.T. (Facilitated Aspiration/Suction Thrombectomy) Funnel Catheter system, which provided embolic protection and thrombus removal during interventional procedures. This platform utilized a unique funnel-shaped occluder to harness the patient's own blood pressure for vascular occlusion, allowing for safer and more effective aspiration of debris. The F.A.S.T. system received FDA 510(k) clearance for peripheral use and was recognized with a Medical Design Excellence Award in 2005. In 2010, the company's assets were acquired by Micrus Endovascular, which was subsequently acquired by Johnson & Johnson.