The AccuStick II Introducer System from Boston Scientific is designed for the introduction of 038" guidewires in non-vascular procedures. The device comprises a 21 gauge diagnostic needle, coaxial dilator/sheath assembly design and .038" heavy-duty guidewire with a choice of 'J'...

The ACT Biopsy Needle from CareFusion is a compact, lightweight design and the deivce can pass through the CT gantry with ease. According to the manufacturer, one-handed operation permits  manipulation of an ultrasound transducer, echogenic markings on cannula help ensure accurate...

Dr Phil Haslam, Consultant Interventional Radiologist and Which Medical Device Founder viewed the new version of the Biopince biopsy gun at the British Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting in November 2018.  The image shown was taken at the meeting. This device permits up...

Bonopty® 12G. Incorporating all the benefits of Bonopty® 14G, and adding some all new features. New, larger gauge gains access into the bone, even through thick cortical bone Coaxial system facilitates multiple sampling, or treatment of lesions Achieve excellent core samples with...

The Centeze™ over the needle catheter system from Galt is designed for centesis procedures involving the drainage of fluid from a body cavity. This might include paracentesis of the abdominal cavity for ascites or thoracentesis of the thoracic cavity. The device features 3 large skived...

The Cook biopsy set is most often used for transjugular liver biopsy. It consists of a preshaped metal needle guide that is inserted over a central plastic catheter over a guidewire usually placed in the right hepatic vein for liver biopsy. The supplied spring loaded biopsy needle is passed down...

The Drainer Centesis Catheter from Vascular Solutions is an over-the-needle catheter for percutaneous aspiration and drainage. Features include large distal sideholes and a siliconized catheter. The catheter is available in 4F, 5F and 6F in a 9cm length and 5F by 15cm.

The 6 Fr GaltStick is designed for the introduction of a .018" guidewire and .038" working guidewire in non-vascular procedures.  A radiopaque marker band on all sheaths provides enhanced visibility.  This product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical, for supply...

This device is manufactured by AprioMed and distributed by Macromed. The Gangi-SoftGuard® combines the technique of a coaxial biopsy needle with a spring loaded blunt tip stylet to providing extra control and safety during soft tissue biopsy.  According to AprioMed, the spring loaded...

Hollister's horizontal tube attachment device  provides an easy-to-use alternative to tape for securing tubes and drains. It features a FlexWear skin barrier to help protect the skin and an adjustable clamping mechanism to allow for easy tube positioning and better access for site care....

The Hunter biopsy sealing device is intended for use in percutaneous liver biopsy procedures to facilitate hemostasis of the biopsy tract and, if desired, mark the biopsy site with a radiopaque marker to help relocate the site for subsequent intervention or diagnosis.  ...

Used to provide diversionary bladder drainage by percutaneous placement of a loop catheter. The flexible Ultrathane® material enhances patient comfort with a smooth, kink-resistant shaft. The Mac-Loc® locking loop mechanism features a smooth, rounded locking assembly. The easily...

The Merit MAK (Mini Access Kit) and S-MAK (Stiffened Mini Access Kit) introducer devices have been designed to provide access to the vascular system. Merit says that the devices facilitate the percutaneous placement of 0.035" (0.89mm) or 0.038" (0.97mm) guide wires into the...

The  Morrison Steerable Needle is the first steerable needle enabling active guidance around objects within the body: Steer distal end of needle with live feedback under image guidance: Curve around sensitive structures and dangerous areas Facilitates precise needle placement...

Cook Medical's Neff Percutaneous Access Set is designed for use in single puncture percutaneous access procedures. The manufacturer says that the device will assist the placement of 0.38" working wire guide for interventional radiology practices.  According to Cook, the initial...

The OnControl Bone Access System from Vidacare is a device for bone marrow aspiration or bone biopsy. The battery powered driver is disposable but is said to last more than one hundred uses. The use of a powered driver is likely to allow more control than traditional manual access techniques....

The One-Step Centesis Catheter from Merit Medical is a sheathed needle device for drainage of body cavities. It has a luer lock or slip fit connection, four large holes for drainage, a smooth tapered tip, an echo-enhanced needle tip and a clear hub for flashback indication. It is available in 4F...

The Outflow™ Locking Drainage Catheter from Galt Medical is indicated for the drainage of abscesses and fluid collections. It comprises a kink resistant catheter, stiff enough for insertion but soft enough for patient comfort. The catheter has a Lubricity Plus hydrophilic coating, 1cm...

  PerkuCess Hydro F is a Percutaneous locking pigtail drain.   This product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical, for supply outside the UK please consult the manufacturer.     The main features of the device are: Suitable for direct puncture or...

  This product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical, for supply outside the UK please consult the manufacturer.   PerkuStay® is a low profile drain for Acites. Once deployed, it can stay in the patient for up to 30 days.   The main features of the...

Traditionally, physicians have relied on repeat Large Volume Paracentesis (LVP) for the management of recurrent malignant ascites. Unfortunately, while effective at relieving symptoms, LVP requires frequent hospital visits and can result in significant patient discomfort. The Pleurx peritoneal...

A needle-free securement device for percutaneous drainage catheters that uses strings that wrap around the catheter to hold it in place. Includes a lid to cover the catheter and puncture site while showering for added protection. Image provided by Merit Medical, Reprinted by Permission.

The Safe-T-Centesis drainage system is specifically designed to reduce the risks associated with percutaneous thoracentesis and paracentesis. The silicone coated, pigtail catheter uses a unique self-sealing valve to maintain a closed system.

SeeGrid acts as a marker for all procedures that require position information to be transferred from the CT image to the patient´s skin, increasing position transfer accuracy and with visability in all x-ray based image modalities.          

SeeStar helps the physician by producing an artefact in the CT image, indicating the intended needle path.      

SimpliCT is an interventional laser navigation device for use with CT, PET-CT and advanced 3D angio labs (Cone Beam CT), for non vascular interventions such as biopsies, ablations, drainages, infiltrations etc. SimpliCT uses a laser beam to improve the accuracy of computed...

Simplify is a unique releasable needle holder and guide that may be your spare hand during interventions.   Made as a sterile disposable it's single-use and being all plastic it makes no artifacts on a CT image. It has also been tested in the MR environment and is completely MR...

The SKATER Centesis Catheter from Angiotech is a catheter designed for percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures. It comprises a hollow stylet, 4 distal side holes, an echogenic needle tip and luer lock hub.

The SKATER Introducer System from Angiotech is designed to facilitate the placement of .035" or .038" guidewires in non-vascular procedures. According to the manufacturer's information, the SKATER set has a hydrophilic coated co-axial dilator, radiopaque markers and a choice of...

    Encapson developed Sono-Coat™, a best in class coating-based visibility system that significantly improves the ultrasound visibility of medical devices in the body, leading to better patient outcomes.   Sono-Coat™ is a game-changing...

  Sono-Sheath™ Product description Sono-Sheath™ is a thin polymer sheath with an echogenic tip which can be placed over a biopsy needle, providing on the spot, unmatched ultrasound visibility. Sono-Sheath™ works with all manual or (semi) automated biopsy...

The spirotome family represents a range of large core soft tissue biopsy needles and systems based on a very recently developed double rota-cutting technique. A cutting helix is turned onto the diseased area to locate and fix the specimen. Then a cutting cannula is rotated over the helix to...

The StayFIX ®fixation device is a sterile adhesive fastener that secures percutaneous nonvascular catheters or tubes to help minimise movement or accidental removal.  Image provided by Merit Medical, Reprinted by Permission.

syngo   Needle Guidance provides optimal patient access and frees up your CT by facilitating efficient needle procedures right in the interventional suite. syngo  Needle Guidance clearly displays the length and angulation of the needle path and automatically positions the C-arm...

        TEMNO ELITE BIOPSY SYSTEM BUILT FOR BETTER BIOPSY The TEMNO Elite Biopsy System offers the reliability you expect with new features designed to provide superior soft tissue samples and total procedure control. An added patient-safety option minimizes the...

Cook Medical's forceps set is designed to be used for percutaneous access to and biopsy of tissue within the biliary duct.  A  separate complementary  line of biliary drains and stents enables  completion of the procedure according to  preference. T he ...

An 18g trocal needle with 'non cutting' tip. The final few millimeters have a textured surface to aid ultrasound visibility. Do you have experience with the Trocar EchoTip Needle? Tell us what you think.

A highly ultrasound visible needle manufactured by Pajunk Medical. The needles have special angular indentations ‘cornerstone’ reflectors near their tips which will reflect ultrasound independent of the angle of insonation.   

The Yueh Centesis Catheter Needle from Cook is indicated for percutaneous fluid aspiration from body cavities. It has a hollow stylet needle design for aspiration prior to stylet removal and four sideports. The device is available in 4, 5, 6 and 8 French Sizes, and 7 to 20 cm in length depending...