This device from Zimmer is a cobalt chrome spacer which can correct the malalignment of varus knees with osteoarthritis. It requires little in the way of bone cuts or soft tissue injury for insertion. The device is intended for the medial compartment, although a lateral version is available....

This 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...

At CIRSE 2016, Mavig were showing a screen to protect the urologist whilst working with a patient in lithotomy position. This is ceiling mounted and would be good to reduce head dose. Our Editor-in-Chief, Dr Phil Haslam has measured high doses without such screens.

The USCOM 1A offers real-time, beat-to-beat measurements of 20 parameters of cardiovascular function including cardiac output, stroke volume and systemic vascular resistance with additional parameters such as cardiac power, stroke work and oxygen delivery. The USCOM 1A is unique in being...

This device is designed for malignant ureteral obstruction procedures. A triple layered membrane prevents the risk of tumour ingrowth and reduces encrustation.  We have had good success using this stent in malignant ureteric strictures where the usual plastic JJ stents have failed. Ureters...

According to the manufacturer, the system is designed for patients in acute and long-term care facilities with wounds appropriate for V.A.C. Therapy. They say that V.A.C. Therapy promotes wound healing through Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). By delivering negative pressure (a vacuum)...

The micro wires from Boston scientific are designed for crossing and navigating atheromatous lesions above and below the knee. They are also useful for support in the visceral vasculature for placing 0.018 mounted stents. The wires have a hydrophilic coating, shapeable tips and come in...

The V2 renal denervation system from Vessix Vasular is designed for use during renal denervation procedures in the treatment of hypertension. The V2 system combines RF balloon catheter and bipolar RF generator technologies to permit a lower voltage intervention while still achieving necessary...

These Variable Angle Locking Compression plates for the distal humerus from Depuy-Synthes are a set of low-profile plates designed for fixation of distal humeral fractures. The variable angle locking holes permit up to 15 degrees of off-axis screw angulation.  The plates include:...

The VACS II is a percutaneous transluminal valvuloplasty catheter. With a low-profile design, the device and be handled with the smallest sizes of introducers. 

The Valeo® Balloon Expandable Biliary Stent is a new device from Bard PV.  The Valeo® Biliary Stent is intended for use in the  palliation of malignant strictures (neoplasms) in the biliary tree.  This device is designed and intended for one time use only.  Bard PV...

The manufacturer describes this device as a u niquely flexible stent with c ompetitive radial strength with minimal recoil.

This stent graft from Medtronic is designed for the descending thoracic aorta. Nonaneurysmal aortic diameter in the range of 18 mm to 42 mm (fusiform and saccular aneurysms/penetrating ulcers), 18 mm to 44 mm (blunt traumatic aortic injuries), or 20 mm to 44 mm (dissections); and...

A family of devices designed to be used for catheterisation of bifurcated endoluminal AAA stent grafts. However the range of angles available makes them very useful for other vascular procedures eg crossing the bifurcation and complex embolisations. Have you used a Beacon Tip Van Schie...

The Vanguard Complete Knee System from Biomet is a comprehensive suite of implants which include primary cruciate retaining and posterior stabilised systems (cemented and uncemented). Tibial components include the Monobloc system which has a one-piece moulded tibial tray (compare with the...

Medcomp's  catheter design reduces post insertion bleeding and provides improved catheter strength. The t hermosensitive, polyurethane material is alcohol and iodine compatible. The device is available in a f ull range of catheter sizes from 1.9F to 6F and in  single, dual and...

The manufacturer describes the VasoStat as an innovative hemostasis device for radial artery and dialysis access applications unique from current band-type devices on the market. The device has FDA clearance (announced January 2016) for pedal and tibial hemostasis providing an effective...

Vectorio. Designed in  collaboration with interventional radiologists  worldwide, Vectorio is a unique set of Lipiodol  resistant medical devices including syringes, patented stopcock and sampling devices.  Vectorio is dedicated to the mixing and  delivery of...

The VELA ventilator is a full function conventional ventilator and noninvasive positive pressure ventilator (NPPV) with a wide range of features for the critical care environment. It has a precision servo controlled gas delivery turbine and active exhalation, while its flat panel, color LCD...

The VenaCure EVLT system is designed to provide endovenous varicose vein treatment using water-specific laser technology. The VenaCure EVLT system includes the Venacure 1470nm laser and the DELTA 810 laser, a choice of procedure kits, procedure accessories and a tumescent delivery system....

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.

  VenusP-Valve™ System The VenusP-Valve System is the first self-expanding nitinol stent for pulmonary valve in Europe known to Venus Medtech. The VenusP-Valve System was designed at 28-36 mm for valve diameter specifically for large RVOTs. The intended purpose of VenusP-Valve is...

The VERASENSE system from Orthosensor is an intraoperative device designed to help with soft tissue balancing in primary knee arthroplasty.   It permits intraoperative assessment of the load on the knee during trialling of the implant, which is communicated wirelessly to a customisable...

VeriCart Cartilage Repair Matrix is a ready-to-use collagen scaffold designed for implantation into cartilage defects. Once implanted it attracts chondrocytes and stem cells into the matrix. The matrix can be rehydrated with the patients dilute bone marrow aspirate. It is implanted with a novel...

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 VIABIL Biliary Endoprothethis offers an alternative for treating biliary malignancy. It can be placed percutaneously or endoscopically in the biliary tract, and features a nonporous ePTFE/FEP liner. The endoprothethis's flexible nitinol stent is claimed to have a higher radial or 'hoop'...

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...

The ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter has received the CE Mark (January 2013) and is FDA approved. It can be used in conjunction with the ViewMate Z Intracardiac Ultrasound Console .  The device is designed to allow seamless movement during cardiac ablation surgeries with the aim of...

The ViewMate Z Ultrasound Console is an Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) system designed for real-time image guidance and visualisation of anatomical structures. It can be used in conjunction with the ViewFlex Xtra Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter . According to the manufacturer, the...

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.    

The Visionaire Patient Matched Instrumentation system is Smith and Nephew’s customised jig system for knee replacement. It uses MRI and X-ray data to determine preoperatively the most appropriate alignment for an individual’s knee arthroplasty. The system is compatible with the...

The VIST is a stationary simulation solution. The device mimics the cath lab environment providing a full body mannequin and up to 4 screens setup (control screen, fluoro, cine and vitals).     

Dr Phil Haslam, Which Medical Device Editor-in-Chief, took a look at BTG's Visual-ICE system at the BSIR 2017 annual scientific meeting held in Birmingham's ICC UK) in November. It's a  mobile system intended for cryoablative tissue  destruction using a minimally invasive...

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 VLP Foot system from Smith and Nephew is a system of stainless steel plates for the foot and ankle, which include quarter and one-third tubular, fusion, multi-fragment and compression plates. The plates are intended for a range of indications including metatarsal fracture and osteotomies,...

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.  

This small ultrasound machine is marketed by GE as 'a pocket visualization tool with ultrasound technology'. The aim is to give the clinician literally first hand experience with ultrasound to 'take a look' actually during the clinical examination. It is aimed at primary care physicians,...

The Wagner SL Revision Hip is a grit blasted titanium hip stem designed to gain distal fixation and rotational stability where there is extensive proximal bone loss. The principle of the Wagner stem is that the proximal bone will then recover. The implant is a monoblock, and is available in 190,...

This stent is indicated for the palliative treatment of Colonic strictures produced by malignant neoplasm and to relieve large bowel obstruction prior to colectomy in patients with malignant strictures.  Further information Jiménez-Pérez J. et al (2011). Colonic...

The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Technology is a device based solution designed to be permanently implanted at or slightly distal to the ostium (opening) of the left atrial appendage (LAA) to trap blood clots before they exit the LAA. The WATCHMAN LAA Closure Technology is a three part...

The Wichita fusion nail From Stryker has an unusual design which provides dynamic compression across the knee.  The nail includes a compression screw which locks the femoral and tibial components together.

The solid, concave ulnar blade helps prevent soft tissue from being captured by the drill bit when drilling the ulnar holes and helps to protect the median nerve and flexor tendons. Viw the manufacturer's product brochure here .

 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.

The X-Bolt is a hip screw fixation device which differs from a standard screw in that it comprises an expandable femoral head fixation device rather than a screw and therefore may improve fixation in the femoral head. It expands up to 24mm in diameter and is reversible and removable.  The...

The X-Bolt IM hip nail uses an X-Bolt for fixation into the proximal femur. The X-Bolt is an expandable device which may provide better fixation into the femoral head than a hip screw. It is removable.  The operative technique is available here .

The X-FORCE N30 Nephrostomy Dilation Catheter from Bard medical is designed for use in percutaneous dilation procedures. This low-profile device features a straight and symmetrical balloon and a beveled PTFE sheath.