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Pro Tips

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

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

In this video you’ll observe a “stab and grab” vein extraction technique using an Allis clamp
A video demonstrating how to maintain hemostasis during the posterior pass

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

 

Matt Petrides demonstrates the 10 o’clock/2 o’clock dissection technique during an anterior pass
A video demonstrating a Cauterize, Close and Go branch taking technique on a posterior branch.
A video demonstrating how to maintain hemostasis during the posterior pass
A very important technique of only cutting where you’ve cauterized
A step-by-step video of the Ping twist technique for branch taking
A demonstration of an anterior pass during a radial artery harvest.

3-Minute Modules

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.

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

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

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

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

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

In this video, Matt Petrides, PA-C, explains how to avoid potential intimal damage to the vein.
In this EVH case video, Michael Sullivan, PA-C, FAPACVS streamlines branch and tissue ligation using the Venapax XL System.
In this EVH case video, Michael Sullivan, PA-C, FAPACVS explains how to minimize bleeding to keep a dry tunnel utilizing the Venapax System.

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

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

Training Videos

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.

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.

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.

Venapax Live Cases

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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.
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