This is the successor to the standard Zilver vascular stent. The Zilver PTX is the claimed to be the world’s first drug-eluting stent for the superficial femoral artery (SFA). Its drug effect (paclitaxel) inhibits restenosis and reduces reintervention rates. The device is approved for...

A family of devices designed to be used for catheterisation of bifurcated endoluminal AAA stent grafts. However the range of angles available makes them very useful for other vascular procedures eg crossing the bifurcation and complex embolisations. Have you used a Beacon Tip Van Schie...

Which Medical Device of the Year 2012 Runner-Up: Interventional Radiology   Our nominator said, “Revolutionised the transarterial embolisation of AVM when use with ONYX.” We say, “An excellent innovative adjunct that increases the safety of...

  According to the manufacturer, the Sinus Reduction Stent is purposely oversized to enable immediate and controlled reduction of blood flow, following its application. The 10F application device is adapted to a .035 inch guide wire.    

Boston Scientific showed the latest version of the Angiojet Ultra at CIRSE 2016, in Barcelona. They claim it can work in vessels down to 1.5mm diameter using their 3F/4F Solent Dista catheter. The system can work in 2 modes, standard active aspiration and power pulse mode to deliver lytic...