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Access

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Access

The Way You Access Matters
to achieve improved clinical and economic outcomes

Safe access to the brain changes all decisions. The BrainPath Approach uses patented technologies to achieve minimally disruptive, navigable, trans-sulcal access through the subcortical space.

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The meniGLIDE is designed for control and safety to open the meninges while protecting collateral tissue in preparation for a surgical procedure.

Provides access through the
meninges for intracranial
and spine procedures.
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meniGLIDE Access Benefits
  • Controlled opening of the meninges
  • Blunt dissection from underlying structures
  • Controlled incision along the superior membrane
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meniGLIDE in surgery
The meniGLIDE is designed for control and safety to open the meninges while protecting collateral tissue in preparation for a surgical procedure.

See How meniGLIDE Works


BrainPath® NICO BrainPath logo

The BrainPath is part of a systems approach designed to minimize tissue disruption during advancement to the surgical site.

Minimally-disruptive, navigable,
trans-sulcal access through
the subcortical space.
NICO BrainPath FamilyThe BrainPath family of products includes 13.5mm and 11mm diameter devices in a variety of lengths to address multiple surgical needs.

BrainPath Access Benefits

Innovative and uniquely engineered device used for parafascicular, trans-sulcal access:

  • Primary and secondary brain tumors
  • Vascular abnormalities and malformations
  • Intraventricular tumors and cysts
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NICO BrainPath in hand

The idea of using a trans-sulcal route is not new…The Technology Is

 

Why use Trans-sulcal access?

  • All tissue is relevant
  • Preserves healthy tissue during cannulation
  • Minimizes disruption to pial tissue enroute to lesion

Why use a Parafascicular approach?

  • Designed to minimize shear forces applied to primary white matter tracts using DTI imaging
  • May reduce amount of brain transversed to each lesion
  • Fiber tract preservation

See what you want to safely reach the target area

Post-operative images reveal one of the differences between
conventional brain surgery and surgery using BrainPath.
Conventional Brain Surgery
Surgery Using BrainPath

See How BrainPath Works

ACCESS for ICH Evacuation using BrainPath

Trans-sulcal approach to ICH evacuation with ventricular extension using the Myriad (1:00)

Mobilization of large sulcul vessel prior to cannulation and ICH evacuation using the Myriad (1:06)


ACCESS for Tumor Removal using BrainPath

Trans-sulcal approach accessing Foramen of Monroe for colloid cyst removal using Myriad(3:03)

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Trans-sulcal approach to MET resection using Myriad (3:12)
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Trans-sulcal approach to Cav Mal resection in dominantside pre-motor using Myriad (4:17)
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OUR MISSION is SIMPLE

We provide proven and patented technologies that integrate imaging and intervention for a safe, minimally disruptive approach to brain surgery. This integration drives efficiencies for the patient, surgeon and healthcare provider.

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Copyright © 2023 · Nico Corporation · NICO Myriad and BrainPath are “tools” not “treatments”. Physicians should use their best judgment and clinical experience when deciding how to use the Myriad and BrainPath. The latest information, including contraindications, warnings and precautions can be obtained by consulting product labeling or your local NICO representative.