i-Care stimulation probes

The stimulation probes of the i-Care range of products allow for the transmission of an electrical impulse through the central and peripheral nervous systems thanks to the NIMBUS i-Care or NIMBUS i-Care Lite neurostimulators. They assist the surgeon in identifying and verifying the integrity of nerve fibers via direct electrical stimulation.

 

I-Care stimulation probes – the flexibility of use

The exclusive design of the stimulation probes of the i-Care product range is suitable for many complex and delicate uses, particularly in neurosurgery, otorhinolaryngology, and spine surgery. For instance, it can be used to search for cranial nerves, such as the facial nerve, during skull base surgeries; or it can be used to monitor vocal cord muscle responses and the select nerve fibers in spasticity surgery.

The stimulation probes’ tips will diffuse the current in a monopolar, bipolar, or tripolar fashion. The greater the tip count, the greater the selectivity of the electrode. In this way, a monopolar probe is more widely used to locate a nerve through a volume of tissue whereas a tripolar probe allows direct electrical stimulation in contact with the nerve structure. The surgeon can thus select stimulation probes according to his needs and the patient’s anatomy.

The malleability of the large straight bipolar probe makes it possible to modify the distal angle up to 90° in order to adapt the probe to the patient’s anatomy and to facilitate access to the targeted nerve structure.

The renowned users of i-Care products regularly share their experience through scientific publications. These readings provide insight into the many uses of the i-Care stimulation probes.

 

Applications

Complementary electrodes

INNOPSYS also offers stimulation electrodes and muscle signal collection in addition to the stimulation electrodes from the i-Care range.

i-Care stimulation probes specifications

CLASSIFICATION AND STANDARDS

CERTIFICATIONNF EN ISO 13485-2016
RISK CLASS
(MDD 93/42/CEE, ANNEXE IX)
Class IIa
NOTIFIED BODYGMED n°0459

 

TECHNICAL FEATURES

CONNECTIONS
PLUGStimulation extension lead and i-Care adaptor exclusively

DIMENSIONS
STRAND DIAMETER (except EN02-10D)*0.5 mm
*STRAND DIAMETER EN02-10D1 mm
CORD LENGTH2.5 m
HANDPIECE LENGTH145 mm
STRAND LENGTH75 mm

PACKAGING
NUMBER OF UNIT/PACK4

 

Before using the devices, please read carefully the instructions from the probes instructions manual. These medical devices are health products which have, due to the European regulation, the GMED n°0459 marking.