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...

According to Covidien, the OneShot system is designed to treat patients with hypertension who are nonresponsive to traditional medical therapy. The system features an irrigated, radiofrequency-based balloon catheter used for targeted ablation of sympathetic nerves located within the adventitia...

Onyx is a non adhesive liquid embolic agent. It is made of EVOH (ethylene vinyl alcohol) copolymer and DMSO ( dimethyl sulphoxid) in which it is dissolved. This is suspended in tantalum powder to make it radio opaque. This is why it must be placed on a mixer prior to use to enable good mixing...

Onyx liquid embolic system for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms provides complete filling of the aneurysm sac, complete obliteration of the inflow zone, and enhanced durability in the treatment of giant and wide-necked aneurysms.   A DMSO compatible delivery micro catheter that is...

The Optease filter is a retrievable filter that can be inserted via femoral, jugular or antecubital routes. The filter comes compressed in a plastic tube for insertion, marked for the appropriate insertion route. This nitinol hypotube filter is a modified version of the permanent TrapEase...

This is a newer design, laser cut from a single piece of nitinol for greater strength.  It has a conical shape with 6 struts and a caudal hook. It is inserted via a 5F system, the smallest on the market. The dual insertion filter is introduced to the femoral or jugular via a 6.5 F delivery...

A WhichMedicalDevice Edito- in-Chief saw this training environment at CIRSE 2010. It is said to provide a more realistic training environment than the use of a simulator alone. Apparently, it can be linked to both the Simbionix and Mentice simulators. 

The OrthoGlide interposition arthroplasty for the knee comprises a dished, disc-shaped cobalt chrome component which is inserted into the medial compartment of the knee in a minimally invasive fashion. The device has a lip which locks over the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau. The...

The EF Precision Orthopaedic Mallet is designed for use in bone and joint care treatment. It features a combination of stainless steel head and aluminium handle, incorporating EF Precision’s patented method of device construction. This method of assembly may reduce the risk of breakage...

Orthovisc(R) is a high molecular weight hyaluronic acid preparation, from bacterial cells, which makes it safe for patients suffering from avian allergies such as to birds, eggs and/or feathers. Orthovisc is available as a three or four dose injection.

The osteo-WEDGE from GraMedica is an opening wedge bone titanium locking plate system intended for the correction of first metatarsal deformities.  The system received FDA clearance in 2011. The plate permits correction of metarsal length and angulation.

The OSTEO+ Plate from FH Orthopaedics is an adjustable TA6 VA4 high tibial osteotomy device which can be opened and locked using a clutch system.  We are not aware of published resultd fot this device.

The Osteobridge Intramedullary Knee Arthrodesis device from Merete is one of the Osteobridge range of products with applications including orthopaedic oncology. The device allows independent sizing of both femoral and tibial components, with an adjustable linking spacer. Hollow spacer shells can...

The Cordis Outback Re-Entry Catheter is designed to get back into the true lumen at the reconstitution point to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This helps to reduce radiation exposure time on average re-entry takes only eight minutes .  

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...

The TriVascular Ovation Abdominal Stent Graft System is designed for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) procedures. This modular stent graft system comprises an aortic body section, iliac limbs, and iliac extensions as required.

The Oxford Ankle Fusion Nail System from Ortho Solutions is a titanium device for ankle fusion, which includes fixed and sliding locking screw hole options, and a radiolucent jig. The device is indicated for use after failed ankle replacement, ankle and subtalar arthritis, and neuromuscular foot...

The Oxford Partial Knee from Biomet is a unicondylar knee replacement system which represents an evolution of the original meniscal arthroplasty. The presently available Phase 3 device includes 5 sizes of femoral component, an anatomically shaped tibial component, redesigned meniscal bearings to...

Oxinium is the trade name for a bearing material manufactured by Smith and Nephew and available in the Journey and Genesis II knees, and Smith and Nephew hip prostheses. When combined with XLPE (Smith and Nephew's cross linked polyethylene) it is known as VERILAST technology. The material...

The Oxylog 3000 offers ventilation for patients in emergency situations and during transport in and between hospitals. Designed to support a wide range of patients and medical conditions, Oxylog 3000 offers volume and pressure based modes, for controlled, synchronized or spontaneous ventilation.

The OxyWatch Pulse Oximeter MD300C63 is a non-invasive device for monitoring a patient's heart rate and blood oxygen level. It is suitable for use with adults, children and infants. The device has FDA, CE, PMDA (Japan), CMDCAS (Canada), Certification....

The P64 flow modulation device is primarily aimed at neuro use but could be used elsewhere. This is an extremely fine meshed stent that could be placed across the neck of a small aneurysm. The flow dynamics are sufficiently changed to allow thrombosis of the aneurysm. The device is deployed...

The Stryker PainPump 2 is a programmable, portable pain pump for continuous and controllable infusion of local anaesthetic into a surgical wound. The associated catheter has a many-holed design. 

The Paladin carotid postdilation angioplasty balloon system has been designed for patients undergoing carotid stenting procedures. According to the manufacturer, the system improves outcomes by reducing the risk of embolisation during postdilation, when the patient has the highest risk of...

The Palamix system from Heraeus is a vacuum cement mixing system that is optimized for the mixing of Palacos cement. A modified version of the system was introduced in 2011 which has an l-shaped tab for locking of the cap of the device.

The Parachute catheter based partitioning device from Cardiokinetix is designed for the treatment of patients who have developed ischemic heart failure following a heart attack. The Parachute consists of a fluoropolymer (ePTFE) membrane stretched over a nitinol frame and is deployed within the...

This device uses non focussed ultrasound to generate frictional heating in soft tissues and nerve damage at depth. The ultrasound transducer is in a low pressure balloon which, according to the manufacturer, is said to help centre the device within the vessel. The balloon enables cooled fluid to...

Biotronik's Passeo-18 Lux dr ug releasing balloon, indicated for lower limb arteries gained the CE mark in January 2014.  The device is clinically proven to reduce Late Lumen Loss (LLL) and Target Lesion Revascularization (TLR). It has a low profile, highly deliverable Passeo-18 platform...

Hydrophobic patchwork coated balloon ensures a smooth crossing through tortuous vessels and across high grade stenosis whilst minimising the risk of slippage during inflation experienced using hydrophilic coated balloons. Infrapopliteal angioplasty literature on PubMed

The Passeo family of high performance, low profile balloons provides the best solution to all your workhorse and extremely challenging PTA angioplasties.      

The Pathway PV Atherectomy System from Pathway Medical Technologies ltd. is a rotational atherectomy system with aspiration capabilities designed for use in the treatment of peripheral artery disease. The Pathway PV System incorporates a 2.1 mm diameter cutting catheter tip attached to a control...

The Patient-Specific Instrumentation system from Zimmer is a custom-jig system for total knee replacement. The system is compatible with the NexGen Complete Knee Solutions and the Gender Solutions Natural Knee Flex systems. Preoperative planning is performed using MRI data. The jigs are...

Mongoose Mongoose™ 3.3 Fr. and 4 Fr. angiography catheters feature a hydrophilic coating surrounding triple wire braiding to provide high flow rates, torque transference, kink resistance and waveform fidelity. Catheter tips are softer and optimally sized for the pediatric cardiovascular...

Pediflex™ Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nails from OrthoPediatrics are designed for fixation of paediatric long bone fractures using two curved nails and a closed technique. These are recommended in femoral fractures in children from 6 to 14 years and in forearm fractures from 8 years to...

The PediGuard (R) device from SpineGuard is a handheld device which alerts spinal surgeons to potential pedicular or vertebral breaches when inserting spinal pedicle screws. The device measures the electrical conductivity of tissue and emits an audible signal which changes when the conductivity...

The PediLoc Extension Osteotomy Plate (PLEO) from Orthopediatrics is a anatomic lateral femoral plate designed for corrective osteotomy of the distal femur, most often for persistent knee flexion contracture as a result of cerebral palsy. The Surgical Technique can be downloaded here .

The PediNail™ Pediatric Femoral Nail from Orthopediatrics is a femoral nail designed for use in children or small adults. The proximal end can accept a single greater to lesser trochanter screw or a reconstruction screw. The distal end accepts two medial to lateral screws or one anterior...

This POD packing coil was shown at CIRSE 2016 in Barcelona. It has a distal segment that is said to allow tight packing/anchorage in high flow vessels followed by a softer packing segment for ‘dense, focal packing’ of the vessel. They are aiming this squarely at the type of...

This device provides suture for vascular closure of 5-8F femoral artery access sites. According to the manufacturer, the device maintains vascular access throughout deployment and has flexibility to pre-close and close over the wire. Watch our short video which demonstrates deployment of...

This device provides suture for vascular closure of 5-8F femoral artery access sites. According to the manufacturer, the device maintains vascular access throughout deployment and has flexibility to pre-close and close over the wire.    

The Perclose™ ProStyle™ Suture-Mediated Closure and Repair (SMCR) System is the next generation design evolution of the proven and trusted Perclose ProGlide™ SMC System. Similar to Perclose ProGlide™ SMC System, each Perclose™ ProStyle™ device...

This ureteric stent from Boston Scientific is de signed with high retention coil strength to help maintain pigtail shape and prevent stent migration.  It has a  high ID/OD ratio and larger inner lumen to facilitate drainage and patency. A biocompatible material is designed for up to a...

Peripheral vascular cutting balloon from Boston Scientific This balloon has small cutting blades along its outer surface to help cut plaque and perform angioplasty. It uses a 0.018 inch wire and is available from 5 to 8mm diameters in a 2cm length. It requires a 6 or 7F sheath. There is...

This is a low profile internal/external drain designed for more long term biliary drainage for example when placed across a chronic biliary stricture. This sort of device is easier to maintain for the patient and more comfortable than traditional drainage catheters. The proximal portion...

  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...

The P.F.C. SIGMA Total Knee System is designed to provide the surgeon with surgical solutions for a variety of clinical indications. Based on the clinically successful P.F.C. Total Knee System introduced in 1984, P.F.C. SIGMA continues a history of innovation based on clinical proof. P.F.C....

This is a covered coronary stent from Biotronik. It has an external covering only giving it a lower profile and enabling 5F access.

PHIL™ (precipitating hydrophobic injectable liquid) from MicroVention Terumo is a direct competitor to ONYX liquide embolic agent from Covidien. It uses iodine based contrast bonded to the polymer to make it radio opaque rather than the Tantalum used in Onyx. It is available in three...

This product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical for world wide distributors please consult the manufacturer. Cryostripping modern miniphlebectomy Cryosurgery is the best method of elimination of varicose veins, which meets patients? and doctors? expectations. It allows to get rid of...