This is a conical filter with 6 legs, each attached to a flat side rail that lies against the cava wall. These act as vertical stabilizing struts. It is made of Phynox® wire (same alloy as Conichrome®).      'A brief history of inferior vena cava filters and analysis...

The Ventana device is an aortic extension which has been developed to be used alongside Endologic's AFX Endovascular AAA System and Xpand renal stent grafts. The system is designed for  the endovascular repair of juxtarenal and pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysms.

The GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis is constructed with a durable, reinforced, biocompatible, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) liner attached to an external nitinol stent structure. The flexibility of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis enables it to traverse tortuous areas of the SFA...

The GORE VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis is designed for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in de novo and revision procedures. The proprietary, reduced permeability ePTFE graft lining is intended to minimise transmural permeation of bile and mucin tissue ingrowth into...

The  VICI VENOUS STENT  System is a self-expanding nitinol stent specifically designed to meet the challenges of venous anatomy. According to Boston Scientific, its closed-cell geometry and high radial strength provide excellent lumen quality without compromising flexibility or...

This is a balloon expandable peripheral and biliary stent from medtronic. It has a 0.035 inch delivery system and is available in diameters from 5-10mm and legths of 15-60mm.    

According to Cook Medical, the  Vital-Port Vascular Access System is indicated for patient therapy requiring repeated vascular access for simultaneous or separate injection or infusion therapy and/or blood sampling. The p ower-injectable models have a maximum flow rate of 5 mL/sec and a...

According to the manufacturer, the V ivasure large-hole closure device is used at the end of large-bore catheter primary interventions such as endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The device percutaneously delivers a fully absorbable implant to...

The RFGPLUS delivers RF energy to the ClosureFAST catheter to enable controlled vein lumen contraction. Temperature and power are continuously monitored, and the generator can also be used with the ClosureRFS™ stylet to provide continuous procedural feedback during the treatment of...

The VortX Occlusion Coil from Boston Scientific is designed for use in peripheral embolization procedures. The pushable coil with conical shape and apex-first deployment is constructed from platinum to enhance visualization under fluoroscopy.  

 Wingman is a crossing catheter and wire combination which allows the physician control of the advancement and activation in the treatment of a broad range of vasculature, SFA, Iliac and below the knee.

X-Seal is an investigational device in the US and not available for sale. Essential Medical, Inc. has developed this femoral artery closure device intended to seal femoral punctures following vascular access medical procedures requiring a cardiac catheterisation.   X-Seal is designed...

This is Abbott's carotid stent system. It is a nitinol stent available in straight and tapered versions. They recommend that it is used in conjunction with their Emboshield embolic protection system . It is available in 7-10mm diameters and 20-40mm lengths.    

The Xpert Self-Expanding Stent System from Abbott Vascular is designed for use in peripheral vessel procedures. The Xpert system comprises a 4F compatible nitinol stent, for recommended use with a 0.018” guidewire system.    Xpert stent literature on PubMed  ...

The Yukon Choice Drug Eluting Stent from Translumina is designed for use in coronary stenting procedures. The Yukon Choice DES feautures a micro-porous "PEARL" medical stainless steel stent surface designed to facilitate better endothelialisation, low entry profile and flexible tip....

The Zenith Alpha is the newest addition (as at June 2014) to Cook Medical's portfolio of high-performing systems for EVAR.  The device is available in low-profile sizes from 16-20 Fr. According to Cook, the low profile, when combined with the intuitive introduction...

The Zenith Flex AAA Endovascular Graft is designed for the treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aorto-iliac aneurysms who are deemed suitable for EVAR procedures. The Zenith Flex system combines the endovascular graft with the Z-Trak introduction system and ancillary components.

The Cook Zenith Iliac Branch Device (IBD) expands the endovascular treatment options for patients with aorto-iliac or iliac aneurysms by preserving blood flow to one or both internal iliac(IIA) arteries. This reduces potential ischaemic complications associated with occlusion of the IIAs...

Cook recently received CE approval for their low profile EVAR device which is to be officially launched at CIRSE 2010. The new device has a '16F' (internal, 18F external) delivery system and eliminates the need for a top cap to help precise delivery. This will of course aid percutaneous...

The Zenith pivot branch device standard fenestrated endovascular graft is designed for treating juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) originating below the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). Photo credit: Cook® Medical, Inc.

This device is the only off-the-shelf endovascular stent graft that is indicated to treat  thoracoabdominal aneurysms. Designed with four downward-facing branches, Zenith t-Branch helps to preserve blood flow to visceral vessels whilst excluding the aneurysmal sac.  It has superior...

The Zenith TX2 TAA Endovascular Graft designed specifically to address the common problem of thoracic grafts struggling with proximal neck wall apposition (the “bird's beak” effect). The end result is unrivaled control and accurate proximal conformity with the inner curvature of the...

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...

Used as an adjunct to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in the treatment of symptomatic vascular disease of the iliac arteries. Self-expandable stent made of nitinol. Flexible, slotted tube which provides strength and flexibility upon deployment. Supplied with multiple gold markers...

According to Cook Medical, the Zilver Vena Venous Self-Expanding Stent is the world’s first-ever stent designed to specifically treat symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction. The device has received CE Mark approval. Based on Cook’s existing Zilver technology, the...