NERVE STIMULATOR & LOCATOR The Checkpoint nerve stimulator is a single-use intra-operative nerve and muscle stimulator that helps surgeons locate, identify and evaluate motor nerve tissue and muscle function in complex surgical procedures requiring careful tissue dissection or nerve examination and repair. The Checkpoint stimulator is designed to provide useful intra-operative feedback on nerve and muscle location, identification and excitability for surgeons.
NERVE INJURY DURING ENT, HEAD AND NECK AND OTHER SURGERIES
Even with detailed knowledge of anatomy and surgical skill, motor nerves can sometimes be difficult to identify during surgery due to disease, previous surgery or normal anatomical variations.
Patients can suffer temporary or permanent damage if a nerve is irritated or injured. For example, during surgical procedures on the skull, the facial nerve is often exposed and at risk of injury. Since this nerve controls all movements and expressions of the face, damage to it can have devastating physical and emotional consequences.
Sometimes slight irritation or stretching of the facial nerve can lead to temporary or permanent symptoms of nerve damage, such as facial weakness, numbness or muscle twitching. Transection of the facial nerve, although rare, causes facial paralysis similar to the effects of a stroke.
Similarly, the recurrent laryngeal nerve, a branch of the vagus nerve, is one of the nerves at risk during neck dissections, including thyroid surgery. Damage to this nerve can severely affect a person's ability to speak, swallow and aspirate. Clinical evidence shows the benefits of intra-operative nerve monitoring for nerve preservation and as a tool to minimize risk.
Checkpoint helps surgeons locate and identify the nerve, monitor and control manipulation effects on the nerve and confirm nerve integrity before completing surgery.
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