N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) can be used as a liquid embolic agent when mixed with Lipiodol to make it radio opaque. The ratio affects the polymerisation time. The more lipiodol then the slower the time to solidify and the deeper the vascular penetration generally.
read full descriptionThe Hilzo stent is a fully covered PTFE/nitinol stent for use in the ureter. The inner PTFE covering prevents tumour ingrowth and the outer spiral of PTFE helps to prevent stent migration. We feel it will be much less prone to migration than the Allium stent. The stent is licenced to be...
read full descriptionThis is a covered coronary stent from Biotronik. It has an external covering only giving it a lower profile and enabling 5F access.
read full descriptionThis unique device from Inari enables removal of large volumes of thrombus. Have you used this? Let us know what you think.
read full descriptionThis robotic device from Quantum Surgical is said to allow planning, targeting, delivery and confirmation of tumour ablation. It can use image fusion and appears to use a similar guidance system to Cassination. I dont know whether it is capable of giving better results than a good...
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