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.