Paired VNS™ for Stroke Recovery
Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and impairment in more than half of stroke survivors age 65 and older.(4)
Millions of people in the U.S. live with upper limb impairment disabilities caused by stroke and up to 60% of them experience persistent hand and arm impairment, weeks to months after their stroke.
In the United States, someone has a
stroke every
40 seconds.(4)
Every year, more than 795,000 people
in the United States have a stroke.(4)
About 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked.(4)
How Neuroplasticity Works
Neural connections of
Neuron A and Neuron B prior to stroke.
Before Stroke
After Stroke
Neuroplasticity in action
A
B
A
B
Neuron B grows new extensions, using neuroplasticity, to bypass the damage to Neuron A.
The Vivistim® Paired VNS System is designed to help these stroke survivors regain some hand and arm motor function.
FDA Approved
Proven safe and
effective in
clinical trials.(3)
Clinically Proven
2-3 times more improvement in
hand and arm function compared to
therapy alone.(1)
High Satisfaction
98% of Vivistim
users were
satisfied.(2)
The Vivistim System is indicated for chronic ischemic stroke patients with moderate to severe arm impairment.