The Jengu stent from HIlzo is similar to the covered ureteric stents. Its PTFE covered on both siides of the nitinol mesh and has a string to aid percutaneous removal. It's available in 8 and 10mm diameters and 6,8, and 10cm lengths. There is a 50cm delivery system for a percutaneous...
read full descriptionThis biodegraedable stent from Medtronic has a double helical shape and is said to allow the bile/pancreatic fluid to flow around the outside of the stent. There are two varieties, a fast degrading and a slow degrading profile although they do not state the likely degradation time period. It...
read full descriptionThis biodegradeable stent from Q3 Medical is said to have the advantages of a metal stent but will biodegrade meaning it is non permanent. They state it has minimal recoil and shortening and the stricture does not require prior preparation. The stent comes in 8 and 10mm diameters and can be...
read full descriptionThis simple device allows large bore aspiration of thrombus. I have used this successfully for massive pulmonary embolism with great success. The aspiration catheter itself is often enough, but you can also use the Flowtriever discs which are a little like an amplatzer plug that expand in...
read full descriptionThe Baylis Powerwire distrubed in the UK by BVM is an RF enabled wire aimed at helping recanalisation of vessels. The wire is connected to a generator and the RF power can then be initiated for short bursts enabling te wire to slowly be advanced through an occlusion. It will be particularly...
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