The SPIDER Limb Positioner is an adjustable limb positioning device which can provide measurable traction during procedures on the ankle, elbow, shoulder and knee. The device has a foot pedal which allows for repostioning within the sterile field. The device is manufactured by TENET, a wholly...

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

The spirotome family represents a range of large core soft tissue biopsy needles and systems based on a very recently developed double rota-cutting technique. A cutting helix is turned onto the diseased area to locate and fix the specimen. Then a cutting cannula is rotated over the helix to...

A simple flat packed splash shield with elasticated head strap and foam backing on the forehead. We've used quite a few of these and they seem fairly mist resistant. Your view does get a little distorted and reflections are a problem with this sort of shield. Difficult if you are trying to see...

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 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...

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...

With innovative crossing technologies and 57 sizes, the Sprinter ® Legend RX Semicompliant Balloon Dilatation Catheter provides you with the power to cross. Designed to meet a spectrum of clinical challenges, Sprinter Legend RX features Medtronic's renowned balloon technologies.

A full family of VCF solutions to match the unique needs of every patient. Combines a targeted approach and ultra-high viscosity cement to repair compression fractures and minimize extravasation in the vertebrae.  StabiliT® Vertebral Augmentation System The StabiliT®...

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...

The Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) is a mobile bearing ankle replacement in which the tibial and talar components are manufactured from cobalt chrome with a titanium plasma spray coating. The tibial component is flat on the articulating surface and has two cylindrical...

The STAR™ Tumor Ablation System is indicated for palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body. Targeted therapy for fast, local control The SpineSTAR Ablation Instrument is uniquely designed specifically for use in the complex...

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...

The StayFIX ®fixation device is a sterile adhesive fastener that secures percutaneous nonvascular catheters or tubes to help minimise movement or accidental removal.  Image provided by Merit Medical, Reprinted by Permission.

OptiPur Ureteral Stents are made from a specially developed radiopaque soft-polyurethane. According to the manufacturer, they offer a high degree of ring stability, excellent pushability, biocompatibility as well as a low tendency to incrustation.  

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 STRIDE unicondylar knee replacement system from Blue Belt Technologies is a unicondylar knee replacement system designed for implantation with the Navio PFS surgical robot, to allow accurate placement of the implant. 

Subchondroplasty is a procedure designed to address defects in the subchondral bone associated with bone marrow oedema and microfracture and which are thought to lead to osteoarthritis. The procedure involves the injection of these defects with bone substitute using a fluoroscopic navigation...

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).

The Summit Cemented Hip Replacement System from Depuy-Synthes is a cemented stem which is a modification of the original Charnley design. The aims of these modifications were to increase torsional stability, increase offset options and improve the cement mantle (for example with the integral...

The Summit® Cementless Hip Replacement System from Depuy-Synthes is a tapered cementless titanium hip stem, whose features include a tapered neck geometry, a Porocoat porous or DuoFix HA coating, an anatomical medial curve, a grit blasted diaphyseal region and a polished distal tip to reduce...

Supatrz(R) is a sterile mixture containing purified sodium hyaluronate, from chicken combs. In animal models, Supartz(R) increased the integrity of the cartilage, reduced the cell death rate and improved the overall joint morphology. It also reduced synovitis, stimulated the production of...

The Super Staple Classic from Metric Medical Devices is a nitinol bone fixation implant which provides uniform compression across bones using the shape changing properties of the device. It comes in multiple sizes suitable for use in the hand, forefoot, midfoot and small bone fixation. The...

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...