Implanting Physicians

Vivistim, a neuroplasticity-boosting implant, helps ischemic stroke survivors reclaim recovery

Pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with rehabilitation
therapy is redefining comprehensive stroke care

Vivistim Paired VNS™ is an FDA-approved, Breakthrough Designated technology that increases the brain’s ability to strengthen and build neural pathways, promoting 2–3x more arm and hand function than therapy alone — even years after stroke.

Designed for use alongside occupational and physical therapy, Vivistim boosts neuroplasticity by pairing movement with vagus nerve stimulation. Clinical trials and real-world evidence show that Vivistim can help stroke survivors make meaningful, long-term gains in hand and arm function.

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Vivistim neurostimulation system device manufactured by MicroTransponder, shown against a white background.

At the forefront of transforming chronic stroke recovery

"The research evidence for Vivistim and recovery in chronic stroke is outstanding."

"The research evidence for Vivistim and recovery in chronic stroke is outstanding."

Christopher Conner, MD/PhD

Director of Functional Therapy & Epilepsy Neurosurgery UConn Health, Dept. Neurosurgery

"For our first 10 patients, our average bump in the Fugl-Meyer is sitting around 12-14 points."

"For our first 10 patients, our average bump in the Fugl-Meyer is sitting around 12-14 points."

Christopher Conner, MD/PhD

Director of Functional Therapy & Epilepsy Neurosurgery UConn Health, Dept. Neurosurgery

"This is a real breakthrough when it comes to patients with stroke."

"This is a real breakthrough when it comes to patients with stroke."

P. David Adelson, MD

Neurosurgeon, Vice-Chairman Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Executive Director WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital Neuroscience Center

Vivistim is the leading-edge technology that empowers you and your institution to be a 360-degree solution that expands the continuum of care.

  • Empowers chronic stroke survivors to overcome stalled progress and reclaim greater independence
  • Promotes 2-3x more arm and hand function than therapy alone1
  • Provides lasting results in improvements in function and reduction in impairment 1,4

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