The DynaNail Ankle arthrodesis nail from Medshape is designed for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. The nail incorporates a shape memory element which is stretched during the insertion procedure and thereafter maintains compression across the joint. The nail itself is made from titanium.

The Dynamic Hip Screw from Depuy Synthes is intended for the fixation of proximal femoral fractures. It is indicated for per-trochanteric, lateral femoral neck fractures and some subtrochanteric fractures. Usually it is implanted after closed reduction on a fracture table under image...

The DVR Anatomic Plate from Biomet is intended for the fixation of either dorsally or volar displaced fractures of the distal radius, approached from the volar side. It comprises an anatomically contoured plate with a double row of holes distally through which smooth locking peg, partially...

The Durom Shoulder Cup is a humeral head resurfacing device from Zimmer. It comprises a Stainless Steel head, and is intended for cemented fixation in the treatment of avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis of the shoulder.  The operative technique can be found here .

The Durom hip resurfacing is a metal-on-metal hip resurfacing introduced in 2003. The device has a Metasul® bearing, which is wrought-forged Cobalt Chrome – the Protasul-21 WF alloy. This bearing was developed by Sulzer (subsequently Centerpulse, itself acquired by Zimmer in 2003), and...

Duration Stabilised Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) was the first annealed (heated below melting temperature) crosslinked polyethylene. Crosslinking is achieved by irradiation, and so the manufacturing process involves irradiation followed by heating. Heating tends to reduce...

 This product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical, for supply outside the UK please consult the manufacturer.   DuraSheath DuraSheath is a new developed, percutaneous kink-free guiding sheath that combines a variable stiffness shaft and state of the art processing to provide an...

The Dual-Port is an implantable double-chamber plastic port with a  9.0 F catheter.  It features graduated markings in 1 cm increments and has a a traumatic catheter tip.  

Tornier's Dual Mobility Cup is available in cementless and cemented versions for primary replacement of the hip joint. The device has a metal back which, according to the manufacturer, ensures the joint range and stability are maintained. This image is provided courtesy of Tornier.

This sheath is an excellent adjunct for EVAR procedures. It is comprised of an introducer sheath with a GORE DrySeal Sheath valve attached, a dilator, and a 2.5 ml valve inflation syringe. The valve is inflated around the device inserted through the sheath until haemostasis is achieved. It is...

      Indication for Use: The Drakon TM  microcatheters are intended for the infusion of contrast media into all peripheral vessels.  The Drakon TM   microcatheters are also intended for drug infusion in intra-arterial therapy and infusion of embolic...

The Drainer Centesis Catheter from Vascular Solutions is an over-the-needle catheter for percutaneous aspiration and drainage. Features include large distal sideholes and a siliconized catheter. The catheter is available in 4F, 5F and 6F in a 9cm length and 5F by 15cm.

This titanium device provides a ngular stable locking and has a s piral blade locking option for osteoporotic bone. The device is supplied in lengths from 160mm to 420mm. It is i ndicated for supracondylar femoral fractures and for diaphyseal femoral fractures in the obese or pregnant in whom...

The Discovery® Elbow System from Biomet comprises an elbow arthroplasty with the following features: an anatomic humeral stem with a 5 degree lateral offset and 5 degrees of internal rotation, and an anterior flange a lateral bow in the ulnar stem to reproduce anatomy a...

The DISCOVER Artificial Cervical Intervertabral Disc arthroplasty from Depuy is an unconstrained cervical disc prosthesis. The device is indicated for symptomatic cervical disc disease, with the aim of improving range of neck movement and reducing neck pain. The device comprises titanium alloy...

The Direxion nitinol microcatheter offers four different tip configurations which are designed to assist vessel access: straight, swan, J and bern shaped. The device is available with 1 or 2 Radiopaque Markers, 3 different types of wires and and options of 0.022″/0.53mm and...

According to the manufacturer, the system design includes a polyester cuff and bovine pericardial leaflets of a surgical heart valve with the deployment attributes of non-compliant PCI technology. The valve is delivered through a flexible 18F sheath. Do you have experience of using this...

An 'articulated' stone basket for flexible ureterorenoscopy and PCNL.

According to the manufacturer, the device's low profile, reduced width and ergonomic shape are designed to help minimise incision size while improving aesthetics and patient comfort. The port is approved for CECT injections and infusion therapy; it enables CT injections for diagnostic...

The Diamondback 360 Orbital PAD System is designed to be used in the treatment of patients with occlusive peripheral arterial disease (PAD).The Diamondback PAD system works with a unique orbital motion and a differential sanding mechanism with proximal and distal sanding capability. ...

According the manufacturer, the Destino is a next generation bidirectional steerable guiding sheath for the introduction and placement of diagnostic and therapeutic devices into the human vasculature, including but not limited to intracardiac, transseptal, and other placements.  Featuring...

This product consists of particulated natural (ie human allograft) articular cartilage containing living cells and derived from donors under 13 years of age. It is intended for focal articular cartilage defects, and the product is fixed with fibrin, therefore not requiring a periosteal flap....

The DeltaMotion bearing from Finsbury is a large ceramic-on-ceramic bearing system. Femoral head diameters range from 32 to 48mm, shell sizes from 42 to 66mm. This system is said to be suited to patients with smaller acetabulae who would benefit from a large diameter bearing. The ceramic...

The Delta Xtend Reverse Shoulder System from Depuy-Synthes is an evolution of the Delta CTA (Cuff Tear Arthopathy) and Delta III shoulder systems. It is a total, semi-constrained shoulder arthroplasty. The reverse polarity moves the centre of rotation medially and inferiorly which increases the...

The d rug-eluting bead, irinotecan ( DEBIRI) is designed for t rans-arterial chemoembolisation (T ACE) of colorectal metastases.

DC Bead is an embolic Drug-Eluting Bead capable of loading and releasing in a controlled manner chemotherapeutic agents. DC Bead is used in trans-arterial chemoembolisation (TACE). This is a minimally invasive (non-surgical) procedure performed by an interventional radiologist. DC Bead...

DBX Demineralised Bone Matrix from Synthes and the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) is a bone powder produced by the removal of minerals from cortical bone in a sodium hyaluronate carrier. It has osteoinductive potential and is osteoconductive. However, it does not provide...

The Dall-Miles multifilament orthopaedic cabling system from Stryker was originally designed for trochanteric reattachment. The system has plates with trochanteric hooks; a grip plate system allows capture of the wires within the plate.

D*Clot (distributed in the UK by Mermaid Medical) is an OTW thrombectomy and atherectomy system. Dr Phil Haslam, Consultant Interventional Radiologist and Which Medical Device Founder first saw this device at CIRSE 2016, in Barcelona.  He said, "This seems to be a more aggressive...

The CUT femoral neck endoprosthesis is a short stem device with a modular dual cone proximal component that allows the selection of different offsets and versions once the stem has been implanted. The implant is made from CoCrMo alloy and has a macroporous structure. The stem is curved at the...

The reconstruction of complex defects in the skeleton is often challenging, particularly in the pelvis, where the size and shape of the defect is highly variable. One promising solution is the combination of computerised navigation and Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) which allows oncologic...

A thermosensitive PVC tracheostomy tube with clear, soft flange and Soft Seal cuff inner cannulae available. Key features of the device are an integral suction lumen to aid removal of secretions from above the cuff and the thermosensitive PVC which provides sufficient rigidity for...

The H-A.C Coated CSF plus Cup from JRI is an evolution of the Furlong H-A.C CSF cup. Improvements include the availability of two shell types with differing internal tapers. The 18 degree internal taper is for ceramic (Biolox delta) liners, and the 5 degree for UHMWPE, including...

This has a novel design with two nitinol spiral elements crimped at the ends to form a symmetric double-looped helical structure. A filter mesh designed to capture clots is attached to one loop.     'A brief history of inferior vena cava filters and analysis of current devices' -...

The Crosstrees system for Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation is indicated for kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty. The system features a fabric pod which contains cement as it is injected into the vertebral body, which therefore reduces the risk of cement leakage. The device received FDA approval for...

The CrossBoss CTO Catheter is part of the BridgePoint Medical System. It is designed to facilitate the intraluminal placement of conventional guidewires beyond stenotic coronary lesions (including chronic total occlusions) prior to PTCA or stent intervention.   Which Medical Device...

The CRoC Combat Ready Clamp is a device designed for use in trauma or combat situations to control haemorrhage in the umbilical/inguinal and axillary regions where standard tourniquets cannot be applied. The device has FDA approval. Instructions for use can be found here .

The device is a self-expanding nitinol stent system which is designed for the palliative treatment of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree. The comes pre-mounted on a 6F over-the-wire delivery system. 

The CPT hip stem from Zimmer is a collarless, polished, double taper hip stem. Date released : First clinical use in 1990. Material : Cobalt-chromium alloy. Surface : Polished cobalt-chrome. Geometry : Double taper design. Extended and extra-extended...

The Smith and Nephew CPCS (Collarless Polished Cemented Stem) is a polished tapered femoral component, available in cobalt chrome and stainless steel versions. The design incorporates a “triple taper” meaning that not only does the femoral stem narrow from proximal to distal in...

  This product is distributed in the UK by  BVM Medical  for world wide distributors please consult the manufacturer. Stent Characteristics The CP Stent is composed of 0.013″ platinum / iridium wire that is arranged in a “zig” pattern, laser welded at...

 The COVERA™ Vascular Covered Stent is a flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis comprised of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) encapsulating a nitinol (nickel-titanium) stent framework. The inner lumen of the covered stent (blood contacting surface) is carbon impregnated. The...

The EBZO is a neurovascular microcatheter.   Apparently, a deflectable tip allows in vivo control of the tip shape via the device's hub. The tip can be deflected up to 90 degrees (from straight) in opposing directions. According to the manufacturer, this permits a greater level of...

The Cotavance paclitaxel coated balloon angioplasty catheter provides a paclitaxel coating process for controlled drug dosing. Paccocath technology is a proprietary drug matrix applied to the balloon of the angioplasty catheter consisting of paclitaxel and Ultravist 370, a radiologic...

According to the manufacturer, the Corsair is a hybrid catheter designed for crossing tortuous microchannels and easing the approach to complex lesions.  We have found it useful due to its tapered tip which helps to cross CTOs.

In the last 18 months Paclitaxel coating technology has advanced. Platform 14 use smaller drug crystals for a higher drug uptake and SV (sustained value) meaning the drug being active in the vessel wall for over a month. The comapany claims that no one has a more effective drug...

The Cormet 2000 hip resurfacing is manufactured from cast cobalt chromium molybdenum. The acetabular component has a plasma sprayed titanium coating (Corin’s Bi-coat) and has an equatorially expanded geometry with anti-rotation fins. The femoral component comes in both cemented and...

This is a small low profile gastrostomy tube designed to be less obtrusive beneath clothing than the usual ‘Foley’ type of tube. It is balloon retained and available in lengths between 1.0 and 4.5cm and diameters of 14,16,18 and 24F. It was originally designed as a replacement...

The CoreValve system, designed to replace a diseased aortic valve without open-heart surgery or surgical removal of the native valve, has now been implanted in more than 10,000 patients worldwide in 32 countries outside the US. Typically delivered through the femoral artery, CoreValve is used in...

The Coremus Intramedullary Nail Extraction System is designed to remove any of more than 80 types of intramedullary nails. The system consists of 34 reusable dedicated extractor bolts, associated drivers and broken screw coring devices.