Zimmer Longevity Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene The Longevity is Zimmer’s highly crosslinked polyethylene insert designed for total hip arthroplasty, launched in 1999. It is available as standard, 10° elevation, 20° elevation and 7 mm offset. (Zimmer.com, accessed 13/4/11) The...

The Balance Microplasty hip stem is a shorter version of the Balance uncemented stem from Biomet. The stem is collarless and porous coated. It is a standard 80mm in length, and the design is intended to fill the proximal metaphysis and provide immediate three point fixation. The stem geometry...

The Split Stream is versatile long term hemodialysis catheter from Medcomp. The kit allows for the tip of the line to be accurately placed prior to tunneling. This may be of particular use for left sided/complex access where tip position is difficult to judge. The line can be placed in the usual...

The Birmingham Mid Head Resection Prosthesis is a device which, in terms of the bone resected, lies between the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing and a more standard total hip replacement. It can be used when it is possible to preserve part, but not all, of the femoral head. This may be helpful if...

The Angioslide Proteus balloon catheter combines the features of an angioplasty device and an embolic capture device. The Angioslide's balloon is folded inwards after inflation, creating a natural negative pressure, which drives debris particles into the balloon lumen. The idea is that you...