NerveTape
®
Sutureless Nerve Connector
Microsuture nerve repair is problematic
1
Technically
demanding
Time
consuming
Resource
intensive
2
Creates scar within
the nerve
Nerve Tape is designed to:
Easily repair and connect transected nerves
Eliminate the need for microsutures
Features
Porcine Small Intestinal Submucosa (SIS)
Nitinol Microhooks
• Clinically proven material
• Sutureless self-adhering wrap
• Open wrap design allows for precise alignment
• Minimizes tissue adhesions
• Protects repair site
• Prevents axonal escape
• Strong mechanical attachment
• Fixed penetration depth reduces fascicle penetration
• Multiple fixation points distribute tension away
from critical zone of regeneration
Nerve Tape comes in sizes 2 - 7 mm to optimally fit around the nerve.
Clinical Evidence
A timed study on excised nerves showed 70% faster repair times with Nerve Tape compared to suture-only and conduit-assisted repair.
70% Faster
3
2-4x Stronger
3
Electrophysiology tests demonstrate that Nerve Tape provides consistent nerve repair and supports nerve regeneration equivalent to or better than conduit-assisted or suture primary nerve repairs.
4
Indications 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.
Please see the full Instructions for Use.
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References
1. Cham et al., JHS, 1984
2. Isaacs, J., Safa, B., Evans, P. J., & Greenberg, J. (2016). Technical Assessment of Connector-Assisted Nerve Repair The Journal of Hand Surgery, 41(7), 760–766. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.04.0.
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
4. Bendale, G., Daniel, L., Smith, M., Debruler, I., Fernandes-Gragnani, M., Clement, R., McNeice, J., Griffits, F., Sonntag, M., Griffis, J., Clements, IP., & Isaacs, JE. In vivo efficacy of a novel, sutureless coaptation device for repairing peripheral nerve defects.
Tissue Eng Part A. April 28 2023;DOI:10.1089/ten.TEA.2023.0004