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.