This multilayered stent system is a natural evolution of the previous use of uncovered stents in saccular and popliteal aneurysms before the introduction of covered stent grafts. The theory is that the multilayed stent alters the flow dynamics of the blood leading to thrombosis of the sac...

The MUTARS attachment tube from implantcast is an attachment device used primarily to aid soft tissue reconstruction and joint stability after major tumour resection. The tube is manufactured from Trevira (polyethylene terephthalate (PET)), can be cut without unravelling, takes sutures...

The MUTARS partial pelvis replacement from implantcast is a customised pelvic reconstruction system for use after tumour resection including the acetabulum. The device is intended to fix into the remnant of the pelvis, and can be augmented with cancellous bone screws. In a...

This is a new development on the vascular plug them from EV3. As far as we are aware ths is the only vascular plug that you can deliver through a micro catheter. It should enable rapid and complete occlusion of even very small vessels. The plug is made from nitinol and partially covered with...

The MyKnee® Patient Matched Instrumentation system from Medacta is one of a number of emerging customised jig systems for primary knee replacement, in this case the Medacta GMK knee . Benefits of these systems are said to include better implant positioning, a more streamlined procedure...

This is now at least the 3rd generation of this device, first produced by access closure, then bought by Cordis Johnson and Johnson and became the Mynx Grip and now the Mynx control. Cordis say the MYNX CONTROL™ Vascular Closure Device (VCD) integrates dual-mode active sealing and...

NanoBone Putty from Artoss GmbH is a synthetic and absorbable bone autograft substitute with osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties. The nanostructure gives it a large internal surface area, which increases bioactivity and resorption. Indications include fractures with bone loss, such as...

The NanoCross device is designed to reach a destination with an enhanced OTW .014 balloon designed to cross smoothly and deflate quickly.

This is a new non thermal tumour ablation technique that works by applying a short burst of high voltage DC current across the tumour. This causes irreversible disruption of the cell membrane and consequently cell death. The NanoKnife system consists of a generator and electrical probes which...

The Nanostim leadless pacemaker is designed to be placed directly in the heart without the visible surgical pocket, scar and insulated leads required for conventional pacemakers. Implanted via the femoral vein with a steerable catheter, the device offers a less-invasive approach for physicians...

The Narcotrend in the compact version (Narcotrend-Compact) records, displays and stores one- and two-channel EEGs.  3 electrodes are attached to the patient`s forehead.  There the EEG signal is amplified and digitised by the monitor and it then passes through software for EEG...

The NAVIO surgical system comprises a planning and navigation platform with an intelligent hand-held instrument that assists in the precise removal of material in (initially at least) unicondylar knee replacement. The navigation platform controls the speed of the burr so that it is only active...

The NC Sprinter ® RX Noncompliant Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter combines tried and true Sprinter technology with the high-pressure capability and controlled expansion of a noncompliant balloon.  

The Neff fusion nail from Zimmer is a modular nail for knee fusion. The nails on the device are cut to size intraoperatively and a jig permits the placement of interlocking screws.

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 Nellcor N-20PA Handheld Pulse Oximeter is a portable oximeter with durable construction of the N-20PA has been shock-tested, vibration-tested and subjected to extreme temperatures and conditions. Allows for spot check measurements and also useful for continuous monitoring of SpO 2 and...

The Nellix is an investigational EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing (EVAS) system designed for the treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. It has recently received a CE mark. The novel device uses two stents initially placed within the aneurysm sac. The stents are surrounded by an enclosed...

NeoCart Autologous Engineered Neocartilage from Histogenics comprises a bovine-derived 3D collagen matrix into which autologous cultured cells are implanted.  The neocartilage construct is then reimplanted into the patient.

 Absorbable PGA Reinforcement Felt NEOVEIL can be used in areas of the body that do not take a long time to heal. Once it is in the body, it degrades via hydrolysis and is fully absorbed approximately 15 weeks after surgery. NEOVEIL SHEET is available in different sizes and thicknesses...

Balloon dilatation catheter designed for radial dilatation of the nephrostomy tract and convenient placement of a working sheath.

The NESimplavit® Elbow System from Implantcast has an unconstrained humero-ulnar articulation, and was formerly known as the Norway elbow. Humeral and ulnar components are manufactured from cast CoCrMo alloy and are intended for cemented use only. The hinge comprises a ceramic coated axle...

The NeuraGen Nerve Guide is an absorbable collagen tube which acts as a conduit for axonal growth across a nerve gap after peripheral nerve injury. The level of nerve recovery is said to be equivalent to that of direct nerve repair. 

The NeuraWrap Nerve Protector from Integra LifeSciences is an absorbable collagen implant intended to be placed around a peripheral nerve repair, and which resists external pressure and scar ingrowth. 

 Neuroflex flexible collagen conduits from Stryker are intended for use in the repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities of less than 2.5cm following trauma, failed primary nerve repair or oncological excision. They are manufactured from bovine Type 1 collagen, are selectively permeable...

Neurolac and Neurolac Thin Wall Nerve Guides are synthetic and transparent nerve regeneration tubes for use in peripheral nerve repair. The guides can be sutured and fully absorb in 24 months. They are non-immunogenic and are available in internal diameters from 1.5 to 10mm, and 3cm in length....