The device has a mobile polyethylene liner which is locked onto a femoral head that articules in a metallic acetabular shell. According to Smith & Nephew, the system was designed for patients, in primary and revision cases, who are susceptible to dislocation and therefore in need of greater...

The PolarCath Peripheral Dilatation Device from Boston Scientific is designed for use in cryotherapy procedures for the treatment of obstructive lesions of PTFE access grafts or native arteriovenous dialysis fistulae, as well as in the peripheral vasculature (iliac, femoral, popliteal,...

The Pogo Screw is a spring loaded device which is inserted over a guide wire. It is designed to apply constant compression across an operative fracture site, encourage bone remodelling and reducing problems with screws backing out. Apparently, it removes the need to have a full inventory of...

Traditionally, physicians have relied on repeat Large Volume Paracentesis (LVP) for the management of recurrent malignant ascites. Unfortunately, while effective at relieving symptoms, LVP requires frequent hospital visits and can result in significant patient discomfort. The Pleurx peritoneal...

 This device is the biliary version of Boston Scientific's Wallstent.