Mentice

Mentice is a global leader in simulation and performance-enhancing solutions for image-guided interventional therapies (IGIT), serving both healthcare providers and the MedTech industry. Founded in 1999 and celebrating over 25 years of innovation, Mentice develops scientifically validated software and hardware simulation solutions that empower interventional teams to master procedures, adopt medical devices more effectively, and ultimately drive better clinical outcomes and increased procedural efficiency.

Mentice partners with healthcare professionals, health systems, and MedTech industry pioneers across cardiovascular, neurovascular, and peripheral vascular specialties. With more than 700 clients, over 3,100 systems delivered to market, and 117 employees operating across 9 countries, Mentice solutions are trusted by 10 of the world's leading health systems and top MedTech manufacturers. Physicians use Mentice solutions to acquire technical skills, plan procedures, manage workflows, and perform simulated interventions — supporting the mission to save lives and expand access to minimally invasive care.

Virtual Reality Simulation

• Virtual simulators designed for interventional procedures, echocardiography, and radiation safety training
• Comprehensive learning modules covering neurovascular, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular specialties
• Modules include advanced electrophysiology, comprehensive coronary intervention, EVAR, leadless pacing, vascular trauma/REBOA, prostate artery embolization, structural heart (mitral/tricuspid), and more
• Extensions and add-ons available to expand simulation capabilities
• Integration with leading angiography imaging systems including Siemens Healthineers ARTIS icono and Philips Azurion
• Benchmarking and learning management system (LMS) functionality built in

Flow Models and Physiological Replication

• True physiological replication of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics to provide a life-like enhancement to simulated device deployment experiences
• Physiological Flow Systems with extensions, add-ons, silicon vessels, and flow system accessories
• Supports medical device development from concept through market rollout

Real Anatomical Replication

• Import of real patient CT, MRI, or 3D rotational angiography (3DRA) data into simulation solutions for patient-specific procedure rehearsal
• Vascular Twin (case-it) platform enables individualized pre-procedural planning and rehearsal

Cloud and Mobile Applications

• Cloud-based and mobile tools designed to build and extend the reach of simulation curricula
• Mentice Live application for remote and distributed training
• Right heart catheterization mobile application
• First MedTech cloud application launched in 2022

Ankyras — Clinical Decision Support

• Acquired by Mentice in 2022, Ankyras is a CE and FDA cleared clinical decision support application
• Designed to assist interventional neuroradiologists in selecting the most suitable flow diverter prior to treatment of intracranial aneurysms
• Offers intuitive and precise clinical treatment planning with more accurate outcome prediction than traditional methods
• Includes a braided stent support application, published clinical research, and an image gallery

Device and Procedural Development

• Solutions tailored for MedTech industry research and development, sales and marketing, professional education, and industry development processes
• Enables creation of engaging product adoption experiences for new and innovative medical devices
• Supports device and patient selection processes, step-by-step procedural planning, and workflow management
• Collaborative development with top manufacturers and world-renowned key opinion leaders

Angiosuite and Robotics Integrations

• Integration with leading angiography suites and interventional robotic systems
• Effectively creates a flight simulator experience for the image-guided interventional operating team
• Supports operating room workflow integration for real-world procedural rehearsal environments

Services

• Customized services to optimize the simulation solution experience for each client
• Onboarding, training, and adoption support for healthcare professionals and MedTech industry customers
• Solutions available for simulation centers, societies, channel partners, and imaging manufacturers

Key Milestones and Acquisitions

• 1999: Company founded with general introduction of simulation solutions
• 2001: Launch of VIST G1 endovascular haptic simulator
• 2002: Landmark study demonstrating simulation improves outcomes (VR2OR)
• 2004: Acquisition of Xitact Haptic Manufacturer
• 2020: Acquisition of Vascular Simulations to enhance medical device development capabilities
• 2021: Mentice AB achieved ISO 9001 certification
• 2022: Acquisition of Ankyras for clinical decision support in neuroradiology
• 2023: Acquisition of substantial assets from Biomodex, integrated into Mentice AB

Mentice continues to expand its innovation roadmap through collaboration with medtech industry partners and global key opinion leaders, investigating emerging therapies and clinical challenges. The company's long-term vision is to become a daily part of clinical practice, with ongoing integration into angiography imaging platforms and robotic systems to support the full interventional operating team.