VIST VR Simulation Platform

The VIST VR Simulation Platform, developed by Mentice, is a comprehensive virtual reality simulation ecosystem designed for image-guided interventional therapies (IGIT). Combining a proprietary anatomical software physics engine with haptic-enabled hardware, the platform supports procedural adoption, proficiency-based training, patient-specific simulation, and objective skills assessment. With over 350 development years of engineering and more than 2,000 systems delivered worldwide, VIST serves both healthcare professionals and the MedTech industry across neurovascular, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular specialties.

The platform is built to be modular and configurable, allowing institutions and industry partners to combine simulators, training modules, accessories, extensions, integrations, and services into a tailored solution that meets their specific goals — from physician onboarding and device adoption to clinical workflow improvement and procedural efficiency.

Simulator Hardware

• VIST® G7 and G7+: A full-featured image-guided procedural VR trainer featuring HapticRealism™ technology capable of measuring real forces, VIST® Virtual Patient support, and Mentice patent-protected technology enabling up to ten devices in parallel for advanced techniques such as bifurcation stenting, balloon-assisted coiling, and buddy wires. Supports more than 25 learning modules and is configurable, self-calibrating, self-cleaning, portable, and durable.
• VIST® TEE Trainer: A dedicated transesophageal echocardiography training solution with haptics-enabled single-tracker support for echo probes. Features a low footprint, lightweight design, and portable one-case carry-on packaging. Can be used standalone or integrated with the G5, G7, or G7+.
• VIST® G7 Go: A compact simulator designed to accelerate physician onboarding. Includes HapticRealism™ technology, supports real clinical devices from 0.014" up to 24F, is easy and quick to set up, features a modular design, is carry-on compatible, and provides full access to the Mentice high-fidelity VR software portfolio.

Learning Modules by Specialty

• Neurovascular: Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) and Acute Ischemic Stroke Intervention, Cerebral Aneurysm Coiling, Neurovascular Coiling, Neurovascular Thrombectomy (proficiency-based training and assessment), Flow Diversion, VIST® Ankyras® Flow Diverter Rehearsal (patient-specific flow diverter deployment rehearsal), Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS), Carotid Intervention, Intracranial Artery Stenosis (ICAD), Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM), MMA Embolization for chronic subdural hematoma, and Neurovascular Essentials (a fully guided curriculum for cerebral intervention fundamentals).
• Cardiovascular: Coronary Essentials, Coronary Intermediate, and Coronary Advanced for progressive coronary intervention training; EP Essentials for electrophysiology workflow rehearsal; Transseptal Puncture; Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion; Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Foramen Ovale Occlusion; Cardiac Rhythm Management for lead placement; and Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI).
• Peripheral Vascular: Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR), Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR), Iliac and SFA Intervention, Below the Knee Intervention for critical limb ischemia, Peripheral Angiography, Renal Intervention, Renal Denervation, Uterine Artery Embolization, Prostatic Artery Embolization (BPH), Transarterial Chemoembolization for liver embolization, Transradial Approach, Vascular Trauma Management, and Radiation Safety training.
• Cross-specialty: VIST® Case-It enables patient-specific simulation powered by clinically proven segmentation solutions to create patient-specific training cases across neurovascular, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular disciplines.

Extensions and Add-Ons

• VIST® Handle 1: A wireless handle optimized for TAVI, EVAR, and TEVAR procedural training.
• VIST® Control Box: A control panel modeled on modern cath lab equipment, providing full manipulation of table, C-arm, collimation, fluoro store, and roadmaps.
• VIST® Mobile Applications: Custom simulation training solutions accessible via mobile app, including Right Heart Catheterization to help users understand pressure waves throughout the procedure.
• Augmented Reality Visualization: AR solutions for anatomical and device awareness, including visualization of anatomical variances.
• VIST® Ultrasound Add-On: Adds ICE and TEE probe support to develop hands-on ultrasound skills within interventional procedures.
• VIST® G7 Extension: Adds a second haptic device for dual access and increases the number of supported medical devices, enabling procedures such as EVAR, TEVAR, TAVI, Iliac/SFA, and Trauma.
• VIST® Lab: A full cath lab training setup configuration.

Integrations

• VIST® Virtual Patient: Officially co-developed integrations with Philips and Siemens Healthineers angio-suites, enabling fully synchronized table and C-arm manipulation to replicate the experience of an actual patient on the table.
• Laerdal SimMan® Vascular: Integration with the first medical simulator designed to cover the entire patient pathway in the treatment of stroke, heart attack, and acute trauma cases.

Learning Management and Remote Proctoring

• Mentice Live is a cloud-based Learning Management Solution (LMS) that enables users to build or access unique training curriculums.
• Supports both healthcare professionals and the MedTech industry with accessible, on-demand learning requirements available worldwide.
• Empowers learners and instructors with an easily accessible platform for curriculum delivery and remote proctoring.

Services

• Onboarding and maintenance support for simulator deployment.
• Simulator hosting services.
• Third-party diagnostic and handle integrations.
• Curricula development tailored to specific training objectives.
• Event support and additional simulator rentals for training events.

The VIST VR Simulation Platform is designed to serve a broad range of organizations including health care systems, medical device companies, simulation centers, imaging manufacturers, channel partners, and professional societies. The platform supports use cases spanning clinical education, research and development, sales and marketing training, and interventional robotics integration, making it a versatile solution for both the clinical and MedTech industry environments.