New Clinical Publication: Nerve Tape in Breast Reconstruction
Breast Neurotization Simplified™
What is Breast Neurotization?
Breast neurotization, or breast reinnervation, is a procedure in which sensory nerves are reattached during breast reconstruction.
Why Neurotize?
Reattached sensory nerves can regenerate over time, potentially allowing patients to better regain sensation of their reconstructed breasts.²
of women experience pain, numbness, or both after a mastectomy.¹
80%
Prioritize Breast Neurotization
80%
of women experience pain, numbness, or both after a mastectomy.¹
Why Neurotize?
Neurotization during breast reconstruction can restore sensation and enhance patient-reported outcomes, improving overall quality of life.²
Why Nerve Tape for Breast Neurotization
Nerve Tape® is simple-to-use and eliminates the need for microsuturing, allowing surgeons to quickly reattach nerves and help restore patients' sense of touch.
Eliminates Microsuturing
Simple-to-use
Reduces Surgical Time³
Consistently Precise³
NEW CLINICAL PUBLICATION
Nerve Tape significantly reduces repair times and improves quality of repair in breast reconstruction.
In breast reinnervation surgeries, Nerve Tape significantly improves nerve repair, reducing repair time by over 50% and enabling more precise and consistent nerve coaptations.
Nerve Tape helps surgeons reattach nerves during breast neurotization, allowing patients to regain sensation after surgery.
Instructions for Use
Please see the full Instructions for Use.
Indications: Nerve Tape is indicated for the repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities where gap closure can be achieved by flexion of the extremity.
Contraindications: Nerve Tape is derived from porcine source and should not be used for patients with known sensitivity to porcine material.
REFERENCES
1. Flowers, K. et al. Pain, numbness, or both? PAIN Rep. 2021;6(4). doi:10.1097/PR9.0000000000000976
2. Escandón JM et al. Innervated breast reconstruction: a review of neurotization techniques and outcomes. Ann Transl Med. 2024;12(4):76. DOI: 10.21037/atm-23-504.
3.Eberlin, K., Safa, B., Buntic, R., Styron, J., Bendale, G., & Isaacs, J. Usability of Nerve Tape: A Novel Sutureless Nerve Coaptation Device. J Hand Surgery Am. Feb 07, 2024;doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.01.001