
Hypoglossal Monitoring
Nerve Monitoring Kit For HNS Therapy
For ENTs Offering Upper Airway Stimulation
Product Overview
The NV+ Hypoglossal Nerve Monitoring Kit supports ENT surgeons performing Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS)/Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HNS) Therapy to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Hypoglossal Nerve Monitoring (HNM) Kit enables:
- Accurate identification and monitoring of the hypoglossal nerve and its branches.
- Precise placement of the stimulation cuff for effective tongue protrusion.
- Validation of controlled stimulation and proper nerve activation.
The HNM Kit is adapted to IONM, meeting surgical needs with reliable precision and flexibility.
The Critical Review and Consensus Statement for Neural Monitoring noted that “intraoperative nerve monitoring is essential in improving surgical precision and ensuring optimal outcomes in head and neck procedures, including hypoglossal nerve stimulation.”¹
Ordering Information
NV+ Hypoglossal Nerve Monitoring Kit
IONM For Upper Airway Stimulation / Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy
Item Code | Product Description |
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NVPTKIT-HYPB-5 | Needle Electrodes: 1 Blue & 1 Red (straight 18mm, Ø 0.45mm, paired 5mm), 1 Purple (straight 13mm, Ø 0.35mm, paired 2.5mm). 1 Bipolar Minifork (length 100mm) |
NVPTKIT-HYPB-5 | Needle Electrodes: 1 Blue & 1 Red (straight 18mm, Ø 0.45mm, paired 5mm), 1 Purple (straight 13mm, Ø 0.35mm, paired 2.5mm). |
Each kit includes, 1 Green (ground needle 18mm, Ø 0.4mm).
Product Features

Precision and Performance
Paired needle electrodes are accurate and reliable, delivering consistent EMG signals in critical surgical applications.
28-Gauge Needles: Accurate electrode placement with minimal tissue trauma.
Hub Design: Ensures alignment with ideal spacing for easy application.
EMG Signal Protection: Insulated needles and twisted wires reduce outside interference.

Tailored IONM
The HNM Kit configuration adapts to the surgeon’s preference in both monitoring and stimulation (tEMG).
Extra Electrode: Provides on-demand capability to monitor the orbicularis oris.
Stimulator Probe: Delivers precise bipolar stim for reliable and repeatable EMG feedback to identify and confirm the hypoglossal nerve.
Flexibility: These additional components offer tailored nerve monitoring to address surgeon preferences and individual patient needs.

Accurate Stimulation, tEMG
The bipolar minifork stimulation probe* delivers controlled hypoglossal nerve stimulation and real-time feedback essential to accurate cuff placement.
Confirmation: Bipolar tEMG enables identification and isolation of the hypoglossal nerve branches.
Precise: 1.5 mm polarity spacing ensures reliable stimulation for nerve identification.
Atraumatic: Smooth 0.65 mm tips reduce tissue disruption during mapping.
Learn more about the bipolar minifork and complete line of stimulator probes.
*optional

Reliable & Cost-Effective
The NV+ HNM Kit delivers value and reliability, ensuring surgeons have IONM essentials during procedures.
Value-Based Pricing: High-quality EMG devices at an affordable price.
Reliable: Available inventory and dependable delivery mitigate supply chain delays.

Universal Compatability
Seamless Adoption: The HNM Kit ensures compatibility with standard nerve monitoring systems, simplifying inventory and maximizing utility.
Standard DIN Connectors: Integrate easily with any IONM system.
Color-Coded: Simplify adoption, set up, and save time in the OR.
Frequently Asked Questions
The HNM kit is ideal for ENT surgeons who perform Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The NV+ Kit provides single-use EMG devices for intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) during Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HNS) procedures, helping to identify nerve branches, promoting precise stimulation cuff placement, and validating nerve activation for optimal surgical outcomes.
- Scharpf, Joseph et al. “Critical Review and Consensus Statement for Neural Monitoring in Otolaryngologic Head, Neck, and Endocrine Surgery.” Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery vol. 166,2 (2022): 233-248. doi:10.1177/01945998211011062