Dr Phil Haslam, Which Medical Device Editor-in-Chief, took a look at Merit Medical's Surfacer inside-out catheter system at the BSIR 2017 annual scientific meeting held at Birmingham's ICC (UK) in November.  The system is a novel approach to venous access from the inside-out thus restoring...

The Surefire micro catheter infusion system has recently been launched in Europe and was FDA approved in June 2012. This is essentially a micro catheter with an expanded tip that will collapse under pressure of forward flowing blood but expands to act as a valve to prevent back flow during...

According to the manufacturer, the SUPERA Veritas self-expanding nitinol stent is comprised of 6 pairs of closed-end interwoven nitinol wires with a closed cell geometry and is delivered via a coaxial catheter-based delivery handle. The stent has very high radial force and is very flexible...

The Abbott Supera is a strong, flexible stent system. According to the manufaturer, it m imics the natural structure and movement of the anatomy and m aintains a visibly round, open lumen for normal, healthy blood flow in challenging anatomy. The device is indicated to improve luminal diameter...

The device is an RX PTA Balloon catheter designed for carotid and renal interventions.  It has a low profile with 6 F compatibility and a wide inflation pressure range: (up to 17 atm for selected sizes).

According to the manufacturer, t he Sterling Balloon Dilatation Catheter  is designed for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, renal, and carotid arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of...

The StarClose Extravascular Closure System features an innovative Nitinol clip that is designed to promote the primary healing process to achieve a secure close of femoral artery access sites following diagnostic or interventional vascular procedures. The system works by placing an...

Boston Scientific describe the latex material used to manufacture their Standard Occlusion Balloon Catheter as designed to increase balloon burst strength during multiple inflations.  They say that the nylon material increases the catheter shaft strength and the larger balloon...

This absorbable gelatin sponge is commonly used for aiding wound haemostasis during orthopaedic and other surgery but is also used extensively as an embolic agent in Interventional Radiology. The embolic effects are temporary. It is also used to plug PTC tracts to prevent bile leakage on drain...

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...

Medcomp's  Split Cath is a 'splittable lumen' Long Term Hemodialyis Catheter with two free floating lumens,  improving patency and flow and lower recirculation. The material is alcohol and iodine compatible and is strong, biocompatible and kink resistant. The device is available in a...

The long flexible platinum Spirale coil is ideal for arterial and venous embolisation.

The SpiderFX is an embolic protection device that can be placed with its low profile deployment catheter through a 6F guide catheter or 5F sheath. The lesion can be crossed with an 0.018 or 0.014 inch wire then the guiding catheter can be placed through the lesion. The filter is inserted in the...

  The speX Shapeable Support Catheter allows the physician to shape their preferred angle and maintains that angle throughout the procedure.

This product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical, for supply outside the UK please consult the manufacturer.   GaltNeedleTech?s Specialty Guidewires Distributed by BVM Medical combine the added precision and design needed for today?s advanced and complex interventional...

The SOS Omni selective catheter features a soft, atraumatic, Super-radiopaque tip intended to reform in the thoracic aorta. The catheter should be pulled from the descending aorta into the abdominal aorta with a floppy Bentson-type guidewire “leading,” sometimes with a...

This novel sheath can be inserted as a low profile device then the intravascular section is balloon expanded to its working diameter. This is said to help with more challenging iliac anatomy. The device could be used for EVAR and TAVI procedures.

Solitaire AB Neurovascular Remodeling Device is designed for the treatment of intracranial neurovascular disease. The device is a self-expanding stent designed for bridging the neck of aneurysms that can be fully retrieved when fully deployed. It is delivered through a...

This device features s ilicone-filled suture holes designed to ease explants. The  silicone radiopaque catheter has an altraumatic radiopaque tip which is also available in polyurethane. This port is pump injectable The device has been CE marked.  

According to the manufacturer, this is the s mallest profile power-injectable port currently on the market place (as at September 2013).  They say that the low-profile design ideal for chest or peripheral placement. The device features the largest septum diameter of any power-injectable...

According to the manufactuer, ths lo w-profile 6.6F catheter reduces the risk of thrombosis. The l arge septum diameter is designed to provide a greater target area and s ilicone-filled suture holes prevent tissue ingrowth. The device has the CE mark.    

According to Optimed, the Sinus-XL Stent is the worldwide first Stent System with Class 3 registration for stenoses and dissections of the aorta, Vena Cava-Sydrome, obstructions of the Vena Cava and Endoleak Type 1a & 1b.  This self-expanding Nitinol Stent System is...

This 6F application device is a closed cell design and adapted to .035 inch guide wire.  It is strong and repositional and available in a range of sizes from Ø 6mm – 14mm and lengths from 30mm and 100mm.  

  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.    

This was the first nitinol filter on the market. It has a similar design to the G2 with a lower level of anchoring legs and an upper level for capturing clots.  The main difference is that the upper level is composed of loops of wire rather than struts.     'A brief history...

 This is a micro guidewire available in 0.010 and 0.014 inch diameters. Available lengths are 175 and 200cm. The wire has a soft coil tip of either 10 or 20cm and is aimed at distal vessel access.

The SilverHawk Plaque Excision Device works by removing the plaque that blocks arteries and interrupts blood flow. The SilverHawk technology uses a tiny rotating blade to shave away and remove plaque from inside the artery, instead of simply compressing it against the vessel wall. It can treat...

        The Sequre ® microcatheters are intended for the infusion of contrast media into all peripheral vessels. The Sequre ® microcatheters are also intended for drug infusion in intra-arterial therapy and infusion of embolic materials. The Sequre ®...

The SeaDragon Torque Device from Merit Medical is designed to facilitate one-handed manipulation of both hydrophilic and PTFE coated guide wire tips. Removal or repositioning of the device can be achieved by pushing down the white cap.

The Scepter XC Occlusion Balloon Catheter from MicroVention is designed for use in the peripheral and neurovascular vessels for temporary vascular occlusion as well as balloon-assisted embolization of intracranial aneurysms. The Scepter XC Occlusion device is a dual coaxial lumen catheter with...

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...

This nitinol filter has a non-tilt spiral shape, designed to be self-centering. It is anchored by an oversized double ring platform rather than by hooks or struts. This requires that the filter be sized to the caval diameter.     'A brief history of inferior vena cava filters and...

The Saber A ngioplasty (PTA) dilatation catheter is designed for the treatment of patients with peripheral arterial disease. It is cleared for use and available in Europe, the United States and Japan. The 0.018-inch PTA balloon catheter is intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral,...

According to the manufacturer, the Ryujin Plus rapid exchange balloon catheter is designed for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty for improving myocardial blood flow in the localised stenotic lesion of the coronary arteries.  They say that the low profile enables the kissing...

This Ruby coil embolization system is available in lengths of up to 60cm. The coil is detachable and comes in ‘framing’ and ‘fill’ formats and can be delivered through a micro catheter.

This device is now manufactured by BD after their acquisition of Straub Medical   Rotarex® catheters detach, aspirate, cut-down and carry away occlusion material in acute to chronic occlusions. The catheter head consists of two overlying cylinders with side openings. The inner...

This is Terumo's carotid artery stent system. They claim it has the flexibility of an open cell design while outperforming the benefits of a closed cell stent. The stent is constructed from a double layered nitinol mesh and is a 5F rapid exchange system over a 0.014 inch wire. The stent is...

A .035 inch embolization coil for blocking or moderating blood flow through peripheral veins and arteries. According to Cook Medical, the device is designed for more precise placement and has a radiopaque marker at the detachment point. The coil is retractable to repositon prior to detachment....

The ReeKross is a PTA catheter designed with the capability of performing angioplasty on vessels with extreme occlusions in the arteries of the leg such as the SFA, iliac and tibial artery. According to the manufacturer, the device features a unique capacity for pushability to cope with...

The ReeFlex is a unique Catheter for treating severe occlusions of the SFA and other vessels of the lower limb via the contralateral approach.  The device  uses a modified version of the ClearStream KrossLock technology which transmits almost 100% of push from hub to distal tip...

The device enables  vascular access in a 4cm configuration. According to the manufacturer, access is gained with the less-invasive taper configuration while allowing for high flow and facilitating declot procedures. Each sheath is individually packaged. Colour coded clamps provide for...

The recovery filter has dual legs (similar to Cook's celect filter) that aid straight positioning and are said to give bi-level filtering. The filter can be retrieved using Bard's special recovery cone system (see video).     'A brief history of inferior vena cava filters and...

This product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical, for supply outside the UK please consult the manufacturer.   REBOA Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta The world’s first approved kit for: PPH Postpartum bleeding – PPH...

This is a 0.021inch reinforced hydrophilic microcatheter. The proximal shaft is stiff with a more flexible distal part. The tip of the catheter is steam shapeable. The cathater takes a 0.018 inch wire.

This is a paclitaxel coated balloon from Boston Scientific. It is available in 2-8mm diameters and 30-150mm lengths but not in all diameters. It uses a 0.018 inch platform and needs sheaths from 4-6F.  

  Qitexio is a set of Lipiodol resistant medical devices consisting of medical syringes, and Stopcock. Available as 1ml, 3ml and 20ml luer lock syringes, with an ergonomically designed plunger and rotating finger support, for optimal grip and ease of use. All Qitexio Syringes also have a...

Intended for embolization of the blood supply to hypervascular tumors and arteriovenous malformations, including use in intracranial embolization. View instructions for use, from Cook Medical, here .

 The Pulsar-18 stent provides physicians with longer lengths from 30mm to 200 mm, optimized radial force and improved flexibility in diameters from 4 mm to 7 mm. The delivery system features an easy to use friction-reducing handle for smooth stent deployment, is compatible with a 0.018-in....

The Prostar XL provides suture mediated closure for 8.5 to 24F access sites. The device has an integrated pre-dilator to assist placement and uses two braided polyester sutures and four nitinol needles to provide a secure close. Vascular access can be maintained throughout...

The Pronto V4 extraction catheter is designed for the removal of fresh, soft emboli and thrombi from coronary and peripheral arteries as small as 1.75mm in diameter. The uniformly large extraction lumen and embedded longitudinal wire offer maximum extraction with enhanced deliverability and kink...