NICO Corporation has received approval from Health Canada to sell its NICO Myriad system. The NICO Myriad is a fully automated disposable, non-heat generating neuro and spinal tissue/tumor resection device. It can be used for cutting, suction and a blunt dissection in both endoscopic and open surgical procedures.
It is available in a variety of lengths and diameters for adult and pediatric tumors. It provides variable aspiration controlled by a foot pedal, varying from delicate shaving to rapid debulking. Aspirated tissue can be collected in an attached container for pathological and oncological evaluation. The Myriad previously received FDA approval in 2009 and recently the CE mark in April 2011. The video below shows the device being used during the endoscopic removal of a brain tumor in a child:
Press release: NICO Corporation Receives Health Canada Approval for Brain Tumor Removal Tool…
Product page: Nico Myriad…