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FAQ's
 How
can I purchase Vycor products
Why
the need for these devices
How
does the VBAS (ViewSite Brain Access System) differ from current
retractors
What
is the VBAS
How
was the VBAS developed
How can I purchase Vycor products
These devices are intended to be used only under the orders of a
physician only and cannot be purchased by consumers. Vycor Medical
Inc.’s products are used when certain brain procedures need to be
performed.
Why the need for these devices
Medical technology is constantly evolving. In the last fifty years
alone, we have seen everything from mechanical limbs to artificial
hearts to robot-assisted surgery. Every surgeon in their specialty needs
devices to simplify already complicated procedures. We are confident
that our devices do just that. They were created by surgeons for
surgeons.
How does the VBAS (ViewSite Brain Access System) differ
from current retractors
Current retractors are often referred to as “blade retractors” or
“ribbon retractors.” Independently, they are unable to create clear
working channels for procedures. They often need additional products
such as cottonoids or gauze to help create a working channel for the
surgeon. The VBAS gives the surgeon the capability of using one device
that provides access to the surgical site and then instantly becomes a
clear working channel upon removing the introducer. It is truly a novel
device.
What is the VBAS
The VBAS, ViewSite Brain Access System, is a brain retractor system that
was designed to give the surgeon direct access to his surgical site and
then simultaneously create a working channel for the surgeon to work
within. It is comprised of a series of devices that come in various
lengths and diameters to assist the surgeon in reaching various regions
of the brain in surgery.
How was the VBAS developed
The VBAS was developed by a neurosurgeon who needed to find a way to
simplify his surgeries by gaining access effectively to various regions
in the brain. It was born on the idea of “there must be a better way.”
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