The Physio-Stim Bone Growth Stimulator is an external, low-level pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) device that is a safe nonsurgical option for long bone and small bone nonunions. The unit can be worn over a cast, orthopedic brace, or clothing without lessening its effectiveness. ...
read full descriptionThe PICO is a single use negative pressure wound therapy system from Smith and Nephew. The device and dressing can be used for up to seven days. Rather than use a canister, the PICO dressing move exudate away from the wound and initiates evaporation. The dressing is...
read full descriptionThe Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System from Depuy comprises a 180 degree titanium shell with coating options including Porocoat (titanium sintered beads) Duofix (Porocoat with an HA coating) and Gription (high friction porous surface). The shell is designed to accept polyethylene, ceramic and metal...
read full descriptionThe Pinnacle Destination Guiding Sheath consists of a guiding catheter and an introducer sheath. The variety of different curves allow access across the aortic bifurcation, to the renal arteries and other areas giving good support for selective catheters for stenting and embolisation. Two valve...
read full descriptionThe 3Fr is designed to pass easily (1.0mm O.D.) through a flexible ureteroscope in tortuous anatomy. The larger jaw capacity maximises biopsy volume. The long shaft (115cm) enables access into upper urinary tract and renal pelvis.
read full descriptionThis device is the biliary version of Boston Scientific's Wallstent.
read full descriptionTraditionally, 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...
read full descriptionThe 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...
read full descriptionThe 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,...
read full descriptionThe 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...
read full descriptionAccording to St. Jude Medical, this self-expanding stent can be fully resheathed and repositioned in situ which enables physicians to fine-tune valve placement at the implant site.
read full descriptionThe POSITION High Tibial Osteotomy Plate from Braun is an anatomic plate with an integral spacer which helps to maintain the osteotomy. Alignment can be achieved using the OrthoPilot Navigation system from Braun. The surgical technique brochure for the POSITION HTO plate can be found...
read full descriptionThe PowerPort * device is the first MRI-safe port which is indicated for power injection. It combines venous access with the ability for power-injected Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) scans. Power injected CECT scans produce superior images to help better manage patient care....
read full descriptionThe System 7 Precision Oscillating Tip Saw from Stryker is a precision device for cutting bone. The cutting oscillating tip is housed in a stiff cartridge. The blade is said to produce less metal wear debris than traditional devices, and is less likely to cut soft tissue.
read full descriptionThe Preservation Minimally Invasive Mobile Bearing Unicompartmental knee system was designed in 2001 and made available in the United Kingdom from 2002. Following poor results in the National Joint Registry of England and Wales, the device was discontinued throughout Europe in 2009.
read full descriptionThe Presice Cryoablation System from Galil Medical is designed for use in cryotherapy ablation procedures for the treatment of kidney and prostate cancers. The Presice Cryoablation System combines planning and simulation software and multiple temperature monitoring probes. The system uses a 17...
read full descriptionThe PRESTIGE LP Cervical Disc Replacement from Medtronic is a titanium ceramic composite device with two articulating components. The device is an evolution of the Bristol/Cummings disc first implanted in 1991. Fixation is with anterior screws. Clinical trials are ongoing.
read full descriptionThe Dräger Primus delivers peak flow comparable to ICU ventilators while avoiding the need for drive gas. Additional advanced monitoring and ventilation mode packages are also available. The Primus lets you monitor pulmonary function and ventilation parameters on a large, user-configurable...
read full descriptionPRO-DENSE Bone Graft Substitute from Wright Medical is a synthetic bone substitute comprising 75% calcium sulphate and 25% calcium phosphate. The paste can be injected into osseous defects and has high compressive strength, although it may not prevent fracture where the defect is structurally...
read full descriptionThe Pro-Fuse CT is the first power injectable, implantable infusion port from Medcomp. Ports are approved for both CECT injections and infusion therapy. Allows CT injections for diagnostic imaging at up to 5cc/sec at 300psi. Raised rim provides clear tactile response during palpation to...
read full descriptionThe Medcomp Pro-PICC CT is a peripherally inserted central catheter with CT power injection capabilities. It contains all the features and benefits of the PICC line (low infection, patency, cost, etc) with the ability to inject contrast media at high pressures and flows. ...
read full descriptionThe ProDisc II is an intervertebral disc replacement for the lumbar spine. It comprises two porous coated cobalt-chrome end plates and a convex polyethylene core. Each end plate has a central anchoring core and two spikes to ensure early stability. The device is indicated for advanced...
read full descriptionThe ProDisc-C Total Disc Replacement is a intended for cervical disc replacement (C3 to C7) in patients with symptomatic cervical disc disease. The device has a ball and socket articulation manufactured from CoCrMo/UHMWPE, with a central keel for fixation to intervertebral bodies.
read full descriptionThe PROFIX Total Knee System from Smith and Nephew is a well-established system with long term results. It is available in cemented and cementless (Hydroxylapatite on porous coating) variants. The FLEXCR insert is intended to accommodate up to 155 degrees of flexion with reduced...
read full descriptionAt CIRSE 2014, Terumo announced the launch of the Progreat Double Marker, available in 2.4Fr and 2.8Fr version. They said that the device has the unique navigability and torquability of the usual Progreat and two markers that provide excellent visibility.
read full descriptionLonger lengths for radial procedures 150cm and 175cm catheter lengths facilitate radial UFE and PAE procedures Master Ultra Branch Selectivity Designed to treat challenging anatomies, thanks to ultra-branch selectivity1 combined with anti-kick back1 and an anti-kinking1 high...
read full descriptionHyperselective hydrophilic braided radiopaque microcatheters for peripheral and extracranial procedures. This is often our first choice of microcatheter. The end can be bent and a limited amount of torque can be applied for really tricky angulations. Some versions come with their own wire....
read full descriptionExperience the next generation in coronary stenting with the PROMUS™ Element™ Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System. Powered by Platinum Chromium and the Element™ Stent design, the PROMUS™ Element™ Stent is the strongest, most flexible and most visible thin-strut...
read full descriptionThe Pronto V4 extraction catheter is designed for the removal of fresh, soft emboli and thrombi from coronary and peripheral arteries as small as 1.75mm in diameter. The uniformly large extraction lumen and embedded longitudinal wire offer maximum extraction with enhanced deliverability and kink...
read full descriptionProphecy pre-operative navigation guides from Wright Medical are rapid-manufactured guides based on CT or MRI data for the Advance knee. The unique feature of this system compared with others is that standard metal guides are embedded into the rapid-manufactured guide, so that cuts are made...
read full descriptionThe Prostar XL provides suture mediated closure for 8.5 to 24F access sites. The device has an integrated pre-dilator to assist placement and uses two braided polyester sutures and four nitinol needles to provide a secure close. Vascular access can be maintained throughout...
read full descriptionThe manufacturer describes the device as a self-expanding Nitinol stent system designed for the palliative treatment of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree. It is made of a nickel titanium alloy (Nitinol) and comes pre-mounted on a 6F over-the-wire delivery system. The stent is cut from a...
read full descriptionThe Proxima Short Stem from Depuy is a proximally loading short stem hip prosthesis made of forged titanium alloy, with a Duofix™ porous coating and hydroxyapatite surface coating. It is available in nine sizes with standard and high-offset variants. The paper by Toth (1) gives several...
read full descriptionThe proximal femoral locking compression plate (LCP) from Depuy-Synthes comes in a Hook Plate (to provide fixation of the trochanter) and non-hook plate version. Screws are 4.5/5.0mm, with combi-holes in the shaft allowing the placement of either. The most proximal screw hole accepts a 7.3mm...
read full descriptionPT Graphix™ Intermediate Guide Wire Designed to help steer, cross and deliver devices in cases with tortuous anatomy and highly resistant lesions. Tip Flexibility/Style: Intermediate/Polymer Tip Radiopacity: 3cm Rail Support: Moderate Core Material: Unibody...
read full descriptionThis product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical for world wide distributors please consult the manufacturer. Catheter Characteristics : The PTS-X® Sizing Balloon catheter has been designed for use in patients with cardiovascular defects where accurate...
read full descriptionThe Pulsar-18 stent provides physicians with longer lengths from 30mm to 200 mm, optimized radial force and improved flexibility in diameters from 4 mm to 7 mm. The delivery system features an easy to use friction-reducing handle for smooth stent deployment, is compatible with a 0.018-in....
read full descriptionIntended for embolization of the blood supply to hypervascular tumors and arteriovenous malformations, including use in intracranial embolization. View instructions for use, from Cook Medical, here .
read full descriptionThe Pulmonary Vein Ablation Catheter (PVAC) is a multi-electrode catheter used to map, ablate and verify isolation of the pulmonary veins.
read full descriptionThe Pyrocarbon Modular Radial Head from Integra LifeSciences is designed, by way of the pyrocarbon articulation, to reduce wear on normal articular cartilage. The system is modular and has curved, long anatomic options. Product sales are limited to International and US IDE sites only at...
read full descriptionQitexio is a set of Lipiodol resistant medical devices consisting of medical syringes, and Stopcock. Available as 1ml, 3ml and 20ml luer lock syringes, with an ergonomically designed plunger and rotating finger support, for optimal grip and ease of use. All Qitexio Syringes also have a...
read full descriptionQuiremScout Microspheres Visualize SIRT success from the start The first and only CE-marked SIRT work-up product that utilizes the same technology (Holmium-166 microspheres) as the therapeutic microspheres, to optimize patient selection and advance treatment planning. Characteristics...
read full descriptionAccording to the manufacturer, the R Stent's stainless steel design is based on DNA’s dual helix design, which offers high radial strength without compromising flexibility. Apparently, the cells of the R stent can be dilated up to 4.5 mm, providing side-branchability for bifurcation...
read full descriptionThe R3 Acetabular System from Smith and Nephew includes no-hole and mulit-hole options, constrained liners and large bearing options. The latter include XLPE, Oxinium, CoCr, and Biolox. Liners are designed to sit flush with the rim of the shell, reducing the potential for impingement. The...
read full descriptionThis sling can be used routinely for left radial access coronary angiography procedures. I ts application means that the operator does not need to lean across the patient into the x-ray field, and, the patient does not need to actively hold the left arm . The...
read full descriptionTerumo’s M Coat sheath offers smoother insertion and removal and minimizes the problem of spasm, making it ideal for routine TRI procedures. Retrieving the M Coat sheath from the radial artery requires only half the force compared to conventional uncoated sheaths. This helps minimizing...
read full descriptionRadPad make a variety of disposable radiation protection absorbent pads to reduce scattered radiation to the operator. The pads/drapes, seen at CIRSE 2016, are shaped for particular procedures with cutouts to allow access for the procedure.
read full descriptionThis is a paclitaxel coated balloon from Boston Scientific. It is available in 2-8mm diameters and 30-150mm lengths but not in all diameters. It uses a 0.018 inch platform and needs sheaths from 4-6F.
read full descriptionThis is a real time dose monitoring system that allows users to see their dose in real time and change their behaviour to minimise radiation exposure. The system comes with 4 badges that are linked to the base station by bluetooth. The base station gives a real time readout of dose rate and also...
read full descriptionThis is a 0.021inch reinforced hydrophilic microcatheter. The proximal shaft is stiff with a more flexible distal part. The tip of the catheter is steam shapeable. The cathater takes a 0.018 inch wire.
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