The VERASENSE system from Orthosensor is an intraoperative device designed to help with soft tissue balancing in primary knee arthroplasty.   It permits intraoperative assessment of the load on the knee during trialling of the implant, which is communicated wirelessly to a customisable...

  VenusP-Valve™ System The VenusP-Valve System is the first self-expanding nitinol stent for pulmonary valve in Europe known to Venus Medtech. The VenusP-Valve System was designed at 28-36 mm for valve diameter specifically for large RVOTs. The intended purpose of VenusP-Valve is...

The Ventana device is an aortic extension which has been developed to be used alongside Endologic's AFX Endovascular AAA System and Xpand renal stent grafts. The system is designed for  the endovascular repair of juxtarenal and pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysms.

This is a conical filter with 6 legs, each attached to a flat side rail that lies against the cava wall. These act as vertical stabilizing struts. It is made of Phynox® wire (same alloy as Conichrome®).      'A brief history of inferior vena cava filters and analysis...

The VenaCure EVLT system is designed to provide endovenous varicose vein treatment using water-specific laser technology. The VenaCure EVLT system includes the Venacure 1470nm laser and the DELTA 810 laser, a choice of procedure kits, procedure accessories and a tumescent delivery system....

The VELA ventilator is a full function conventional ventilator and noninvasive positive pressure ventilator (NPPV) with a wide range of features for the critical care environment. It has a precision servo controlled gas delivery turbine and active exhalation, while its flat panel, color LCD...

Vectorio. Designed in  collaboration with interventional radiologists  worldwide, Vectorio is a unique set of Lipiodol  resistant medical devices including syringes, patented stopcock and sampling devices.  Vectorio is dedicated to the mixing and  delivery of...

The manufacturer describes the VasoStat as an innovative hemostasis device for radial artery and dialysis access applications unique from current band-type devices on the market. The device has FDA clearance (announced January 2016) for pedal and tibial hemostasis providing an effective...

Medcomp's  catheter design reduces post insertion bleeding and provides improved catheter strength. The t hermosensitive, polyurethane material is alcohol and iodine compatible. The device is available in a f ull range of catheter sizes from 1.9F to 6F and in  single, dual and...

The Vanguard Complete Knee System from Biomet is a comprehensive suite of implants which include primary cruciate retaining and posterior stabilised systems (cemented and uncemented). Tibial components include the Monobloc system which has a one-piece moulded tibial tray (compare with the...

A family of devices designed to be used for catheterisation of bifurcated endoluminal AAA stent grafts. However the range of angles available makes them very useful for other vascular procedures eg crossing the bifurcation and complex embolisations. Have you used a Beacon Tip Van Schie...

This stent graft from Medtronic is designed for the descending thoracic aorta. Nonaneurysmal aortic diameter in the range of 18 mm to 42 mm (fusiform and saccular aneurysms/penetrating ulcers), 18 mm to 44 mm (blunt traumatic aortic injuries), or 20 mm to 44 mm (dissections); and...

The manufacturer describes this device as a u niquely flexible stent with c ompetitive radial strength with minimal recoil.

The Valeo® Balloon Expandable Biliary Stent is a new device from Bard PV.  The Valeo® Biliary Stent is intended for use in the  palliation of malignant strictures (neoplasms) in the biliary tree.  This device is designed and intended for one time use only.  Bard PV...

The VACS II is a percutaneous transluminal valvuloplasty catheter. With a low-profile design, the device and be handled with the smallest sizes of introducers. 

These Variable Angle Locking Compression plates for the distal humerus from Depuy-Synthes are a set of low-profile plates designed for fixation of distal humeral fractures. The variable angle locking holes permit up to 15 degrees of off-axis screw angulation.  The plates include:...

The V2 renal denervation system from Vessix Vasular is designed for use during renal denervation procedures in the treatment of hypertension. The V2 system combines RF balloon catheter and bipolar RF generator technologies to permit a lower voltage intervention while still achieving necessary...

The micro wires from Boston scientific are designed for crossing and navigating atheromatous lesions above and below the knee. They are also useful for support in the visceral vasculature for placing 0.018 mounted stents. The wires have a hydrophilic coating, shapeable tips and come in...

According to the manufacturer, the system is designed for patients in acute and long-term care facilities with wounds appropriate for V.A.C. Therapy. They say that V.A.C. Therapy promotes wound healing through Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). By delivering negative pressure (a vacuum)...

This device is designed for malignant ureteral obstruction procedures. A triple layered membrane prevents the risk of tumour ingrowth and reduces encrustation.  We have had good success using this stent in malignant ureteric strictures where the usual plastic JJ stents have failed. Ureters...

The USCOM 1A offers real-time, beat-to-beat measurements of 20 parameters of cardiovascular function including cardiac output, stroke volume and systemic vascular resistance with additional parameters such as cardiac power, stroke work and oxygen delivery. The USCOM 1A is unique in being...

At CIRSE 2016, Mavig were showing a screen to protect the urologist whilst working with a patient in lithotomy position. This is ceiling mounted and would be good to reduce head dose. Our Editor-in-Chief, Dr Phil Haslam has measured high doses without such screens.

This biodegradeable stent from Q3 Medical is said to have the advantages of a metal stent but will biodegrade meaning it is non permanent. They state it has minimal recoil and shortening and the stricture does not require prior preparation. The stent comes in 8 and 10mm diameters and can be...

This device from Zimmer is a cobalt chrome spacer which can correct the malalignment of varus knees with osteoarthritis. It requires little in the way of bone cuts or soft tissue injury for insertion. The device is intended for the medial compartment, although a lateral version is available....

A range of percutaneous tracheostomy tubes and kits specially designed for patients with large, muscular, short, obese and bull necks or challenging anatomy.The tubes are suitable for patients with up to 50 mm of pre-tracheal soft tissues. They are manufactured from graduated, reinforced...