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Pro Tips

Seasoned harvesters sharing tips and techniques using the Venapax system. These short, 1 minute, picture-in-picture training videos feature the scope view with the corresponding hand movements.

Starting a Case with Venapax

In this Pro Tips video, Matt Petrides demonstrates how to start a case using the Venapax System

Always and Only Cut Where you Cauterize

In this video we illustrate the importance of only cutting where you have cauterized

“Stab and Grab” and Extraction

In this video you’ll observe a “stab and grab” vein extraction technique using an Allis clamp

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Staying in the Sweet Spot

A video demonstrating good cone tip discipline with dissection in the proper plane on the posterior pass.

Taking Adventitia During the Anterior Pass

In this video we illustrate how to take adventitia using the “window, retreat, elevate, cauterize and cut” technique

10 o’clock | 2 o’clock

Matt Petrides demonstrates the 10 o’clock/2 o’clock dissection technique during an anterior pass

Cauterize Close and Go

A video demonstrating a Cauterize, Close and Go branch taking technique on a posterior branch.

Cauterizing and Cutting Crossing Branches in the Posterior Tunnel

A video demonstrating how to maintain hemostasis during the posterior pass

Cut precisely where you cauterize

A very important technique of only cutting where you’ve cauterized

The Ping Twist

A step-by-step video of the Ping twist technique for branch taking

Radial Anterior pass

A video demonstrating the anterior fasciotomy during radial artery harvest.

3-Minute Modules

An informative series of training videos on all things EVH and ERAH using the Venapax system. Topics include tips for keeping a dry tunnel, handling bleeding, taking branches during anterior and posterior passes and much more.

3-Minute Module: Posterior Pass – Part l, Maintaining a Dry Tunnel

In this Saphena training video, Matt Petrides, PA-C, demonstrates how the unitary design of the Venapax system allows you to maintain a dry tunnel while performing an EVH posterior pass.

3-Minute Module: Posterior Pass – Part ll, Branch Taking

In this Saphena training video, Matt Petrides, PA-C, demonstrates how the unitary design of the Venapax system facilitates branch taking “as you go” during an EVH posterior pass.

3-Minute Module: Posterior Pass – Part lll, Branch Taking and Maintaining a Dry Tunnel

In this Saphena training video, Matt Petrides, PA-C, demonstrates additional hemostatic and branch taking techniques using the Venapax system during an EVH posterior pass.

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Anterior Pass- Part I: Keeping Tunnel Dry and Dividing Adventitia

This is the first of a 2-part video that demonstrates keeping a dry tunnel during an anterior pass using the Venapax System.

Anterior Pass- Part II: Safely Taking Anterior Branches

This is the second of a 2-part video that focuses on safely taking branches during an anterior pass using the Venapax System.

ERAH- Part I, Anterior Fasciotomy

In this first installment of a three part series on ERAH, Matt Petrides, PA-C, demonstrates an anterior fasciotomy.

ERAH- Part II, Medial Posterior Pass

In this second installment of a three part series on ERAH, Matt Petrides, PA-C, demonstrates a medial posterior pass using the Venapax System.

ERAH- Part III, Lateral Posterior Pass

In this third installment of a three part series on ERAH, Matt Petrides, PA-C, demonstrates a lateral posterior pass using the Venapax System.

The Importance of Distal Branch Dissection

In this video, Matt Petrides, PA-C, explains how to avoid potential intimal damage to the vein.

Branch &
Tissue Ligation

In this Saphena training video, Michael Sullivan, PA-C, FAPACVS streamlines branch and tissue ligation using the Venapax XL System.

Key Tips for a
Dry Tunnel

In this Saphena training video, Michael Sullivan, PA-C, FAPACVS explains how to minimize bleeding to keep a dry tunnel utilizing the Venapax System.

Taking Anterior/Lateral Adventitia

In this Saphena training video, Matt Petrides, PA-C, demonstrates an efficient technique to take adventitia during your anterior pass

How to Handle Bleeding

In this Saphena training video, Matt Petrides, PA-C, demonstrates how to stop heavy bleeding by spot cauterizing the wall of the tunnel.

Starting a Case with Venapax

In this video, Matt Petrides, PA-C demonstrates starting an EVH case using the Venapax system.

Training Videos and Live Case Videos

In-depth videos of EVH procedures and recording of actual live cases

Venapax PIP
Training Video

An endoscopic vessel harvesting (EVH) case video featuring Michael Sullivan, PA-C, FAPACVS. This video combines an internal picture-in-picture view of the live harvest with an external view that allows the viewers to observe the corresponding hand movements using the Venapax XL System.

Endoscopic Radial
Artery Harvest

A left endoscopic radial artery harvest for use as a bypass conduit in a coronary artery bypass procedure. featuring Michael Sullivan, PA-C, FAPACVS using the Venapax XL System.

EVH Superficial Saphenous Vein Harvest (Michael Sullivan)

In this narrated video, Michael Sullivan, PA-C, FAPACVS, performs a superficial saphenous vein harvest that illustrates how to deal with difficult veins close to the surface of the skin using the Venapax XL EVH System.

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Venapax Live Cases

Live Case, EVH

A live unedited endoscopic vein harvest (#EVH) with Venapax performed by Eric Ping, ACNP. Eric demonstrates how efficient EVH can be with our unitary Venapax system and methodical reproducible process.

Live Case, ERAH

A live unedited endoscopic radial artery harvest (#ERAH) with Venapax performed by Eric Ping, ACNP. Eric demonstrates how efficient ERAH can be with our unitary Venapax system and methodical reproducible process.

Off Pump, No Mammary, 6-minute Case (Eric Ping)

A saphenous vein harvested with Venapax during an off-pump case without a mammary takedown. The vein is out and prepped in plenty of time and looks spectacular. Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

Full-Length Case
(Eric Ping)

Crystal clear view through the new cone. Eric again demonstrates his repeatable, predictable process for success. Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

8-minute Upper Thigh
(Eric Ping)

Excellent video of perfect technique in harvesting the upper thigh with the Venapax system. Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

First Case with Venapax XL (longer version)

Eric Ping gets over 2 lengths of vein through one incision below the knee. Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

Venapax Radial Harvest
(Eric Ping)

Eric Ping – Huntington, WV Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

An Early User
(Phillip Lee)

Phillip, who at the time the video was recorded was still early in the Venapax learning curve, demonstrates the ease of use and repeatable, predictable, intra-operative process afforded by the Venapax platform. Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

A 5-minute case
(Eric Ping)

Fantastic 5-minute Venapax endovein. The tunnel is crisp, clean, clear and dry. Eric has developed is own process that is both repeatable and predictable. Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

Testimonials & Presentations

Presentations by industry experts focusing on the attributes of the Venapax device.

Matt
Petrides

The stats are staggering. Matt Petrides Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) presentation examines how to improve these outcomes with EVH techniques using the Venapax system.

JoAnn
Montecalvo

JoAnn Montecalvo PA-C speaking at the 2016 Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery in Las Vegas, NV. Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

Jerene
Bitondo

Jerene Bitondo PA-C Massachusetts General Hospital speaking at the 2016 Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery in Las Vegas, NV. Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

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Venapax Testimonial
Matthew Petrides PA C

An avid user of the Venapax System, Matt provides his testimonial for the benefits of using the Saphena system. Venapax is an all-in-one comprehensive system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation in a simple, elegant device. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.

"I have been very happy with the quality of the veins that our first assistants have been able to harvest with Saphena’s device. It provides us with a quality vein comparable to what we used to see with open vein harvesting.”

– Geoffrey R Cousins, MD, Cardiac Surgeon at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV.

“We have been able to compare Venapax to the other devices and have found less trauma to the vein during harvesting. I have seen less bleeding during harvesting as evidenced by less bruising or hematoma formation post-operatively. I am very happy with this system and prefer it for all of my patients requiring EVH."

– Nepal C Chowdhury, MD, Cardiac Surgeon St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV

"The more cases I do the better the vein graft looks. I never have to repair anything, just tie branches."

– Eric Ping, ACNP

“The quality of the vein is more pristine with fewer avulsions and fewer thermal burns as compared to the other systems we have trialed.”

– Dr. Scott Schubach, Chairman of Cardiac Surgery, NYU Winthrop Hospital

"Since learning to use the Saphena Venapax system, my vein quality is consistently better than with any other device I have used in the last 20 years. "

– Matt Petrides PA, Manager, Cardiothoracic Surgery

This is a true minimal-touch instrument. The integrated design allows for simultaneous dissection and ligation of the branches as you move down the tunnel.

– Michael Sullivan PA-C

"The ability to dissect with minimal distortion of the vein while providing long branches decreases the risk of unseen intimal damage. I have observed excellent vein quality and no leg wound issues with the use of Venapax.”

– Dr. Steven A Leyland

"Venapax is producing the highest quality conduit I’ve seen in my years of cardiothoracic surgery. It reduces venous compression and traction, resulting in less endothelial damage, therefore enhancing graft patency. "

– Aaron Amburgey PA-C

“Since we first began using the simplified method of vein harvesting with Venapax, I have noticed a significant decrease in the learning curve of our new and inexperienced vein harvesters. "

– Dr. Scott Schubach, Chairman of Cardiac Surgery, NYU Winthrop Hospital