The Arrow PTD decreases the risk, expense, and complications associated with other dialysis thrombolytic techniques. The unique expandable fragmentation basket design removes residual thrombus providing outcomes that meet or exceed kDOQI minimum recommendations.

The Trellis Peripheral Infusion System is an Isolated Thrombolysis catheter which has two occluding balloons, drug infusion holes between the balloons and mechanical drug dispersion capabilities.  According to the manufacturer, the combination of these capabilities enables clinicians to...

The TREK family is a completely re-engineered line of balloon catheters, incorporating many advanced design and technology changes. The TREK system is available in two catheter designs, including the specialty catheter MINI-TREK™ for accessing smaller vessels.

The TRAPEASE Permanent Vena Cava Filter from Cordis is designed for the treatment and prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism. The filter is deployed via a 6F sheathed induction kit.  The updated temporary version is the OptEase filter.     'A brief history of inferior...

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Cook Medical's forceps set is designed to be used for percutaneous access to and biopsy of tissue within the biliary duct.  A  separate complementary  line of biliary drains and stents enables  completion of the procedure according to  preference. T he ...

The Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder from Zimmer is intended for patients with cuff arthropathy. Both the glenoid baseplate and the proximal metaphysis of the stem have trabecular metal coatings.  A surgical technique can be found here .

The Trabecular Metal Osteonecrosis Intervention Implant from Zimmer is intended for use in osteonecrosis of the femoral head, in Ficat and Arlet Stage 1 or 2 (ie precollapse) disease.  A study by Varitimidis et al (1) suggested an improvement in function after implantation, but no effect...

The Zimmer Trabecular Metal Humeral Stem is a humeral component with trabecular metal proximally. The aim is to provide good initial fixation and ingrowth. The device includes instrumentation to obtain correct version and stem height. A surgical technique for the treatment of four part...

The Trabecular Metal Glenoid Component from Zimmer is a TMT-backed polyethylene component for glenoid replacement. Cement can be used to support the fixation but should not be applied to the trabecular metal component. Press-fit application only is not cleared for use in the USA. A surgical...

The Trabecular Metal Augment and Restrictors from Zimmer are a selection of structural augments intended for revision or difficult primary hip reconstructions associated with significant bone loss.  This is part of the Zimmer TMARS (Trabecular Metal Acetabular Revision System).  ...

The TR Band hemostasis device works by providing controlled compression of the radial artery without completely occluding vessel flow or significantly compressing other structures. The transparent cuff allows precise visual control, and the air injection port and inflator syringe ensures...

This product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical, for supply outside the UK please consult the manufacturer.   TORX® Transitionless Guidewire GaltNeedleTech™ is pleased to introduce The TORX® Nitinol Guidewire. Designed to become your go-to wire, The...

The TomoFix Medial High Tibial Plate is one of a system of plates which includes the TomoFix Lateral Proximal tibial plate, and medial and lateral distal femoral plates. Key to the TomoFix technique is the placement of a lag screw in the plate which pre-tensions the lateral cortex.  The...

The Toefit-Plus is a modular joint replacement for the first metatarsophalangeal joint intended for use in patients with hallux rigidis or other destructive conditions of the joint. The components are modular and can be used for either hemi- or total joint replacement. The total joint...

The TITAN™ Humeral Resurfacing System is a cementless, bone conserving humeral head resurfacing device. The device is manufactured from pyrocarbon. There are eight anatomic size options. An operative technique can be found here . The TITAN humeral resurfacing is not presently...

The catheter features a  90 degree angle of the arterial tip which reduces risk of arterial insufficiency and improves the ability to hold locking solutions. It has high flow rates thata re in excess of 450 ml/min. A unique tip design allows for easy insertion over a guidewire or through...

Tisseel is a two component fibrin sealant that consists of human fibrinogen and human thrombin. When combined the two components mimic the final stage of the blood coagulation cascade. This product has been used extensively for sealing tissue during surgery and to aid haemostasis. More...

This is a type 2R surgical face mask with elasticated ear loops to hold it in place. It fits quite well if you bend the nose strip but the ear loops do not have enough tension to hold it well in place. These now seem to cost $49.95 for a box of 50 which is very expensive !!

The ti-win distal radius plating system was developed for volar fixed-angle fixation of distal radius fractures. The plates are sided. The single use system is supplies in one box which contains disposable instruments, drill guides and screws. After completing the procedure, the box of unused...

Vascutek's Thoraflex Hybrid device consists of a gelatin sealed woven proximal Gelweave 4 branch Plexus pre-sewn to a distal stent graft. The latter is made from a thinner and less porous base woven fabric and also sealed with gelatin. The stents are of a multi-independent nitinol ring stent...

ABOUT THERASPHERE ® TheraSphere ® 90Y glass microspheres are specifically en gineered to carry far greater power than any other 90Y liver-directed cancer therapy, delivering high doses of radiation to liver tumors while sparing normal tissue. 1,2 The result is a...

The Furlong hemiarthroplasty system is intended for use after hip fracture. The system comprises a cemented double taper stem, with long stem options, or a Furlong HAC uncemented stem. Head options are either bipolar or physiological (large monopolar head), and the 12/14 taper allows for later...

 The Terumo Torque Device accomodates wires with diameters from 0.010 to 0.038 inches.  

Terumo's recently launched 0.014" Tercross Angioplasty balloon device has a low balloon crossing profile, hydrophilic coating and it provides reliable crossability. A seamless, polymer shaft offers enhanced pushability, adequate kink resistance and fast deflation times. A wide...

        TEMNO ELITE BIOPSY SYSTEM BUILT FOR BETTER BIOPSY The TEMNO Elite Biopsy System offers the reliability you expect with new features designed to provide superior soft tissue samples and total procedure control. An added patient-safety option minimizes the...

The telescope dilation set has been developed to allow for one-step percutaneous intrarenal instrumentation.

The Targon PF nail from Braun is designed for fixation of unstable trochanteric fractures of the femur. Features of the nail include a telescopic support system for the support screw which prevents lateral extrusion of the nail, an anti-rotation pin and a rotationally secure fracture...

The Targon (R) FN device from B Braun is a plate and screw construct designed for intracapsular fractures of the hip. Three collapsible TeleScrews are placed into the femoral head, along the femoral neck, and these lock into a plate which is secures with two further screws into the femoral...

The TaperLoc Microplasty from Biomet is a short femoral stem which is essentially a shortened version of the Taperloc stem (35mm shorter). This is a collarless, flat tapered wedge design, made from porous, plasma sprayed titanium. Lombardi et al give some useful advice for insertion. They...

The Talent Abdominal Stent Graft System is designed for use in endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) procedures, for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The modular system comprises the implantable Talent Stent Graft and a disposable Xcelerant Hydro Delivery System.

The GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis is intended for endovascular repair of aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta in patients who have appropriate anatomy including adequate iliac/femoral access, aortic inner diameter in the range of 23-37 mm and 22 cm non-aneurysmal aorta proximal...

The T2 knee arthodesis nail system is a long intramedullary nail designed for fixation of femur and tibia. It incorporates a curvature which allows the nail to curve the length of the limb and is compatible with other Stryker T2 instrumentation.

The T-Ring digital tourniquet is a simple device which provides reliable haemostasis for surgery on the digits. The device comprises a brightly-coloured outer plastic ring within which is a flexible disc which itself contains a hole. This is supplied in a sterile packet and can be pushed over...

Synvisc(R) is an elastoviscous fluid of high molecular weight, containing hylan A and hylan B polymers produced from chicken combs. Hylan A and B are derivatives of hyaluronic acid. It is indicated for the relief from pain in osteoarthritis (OA) in patients who have not responded satisfactorily...

syngo   Needle Guidance provides optimal patient access and frees up your CT by facilitating efficient needle procedures right in the interventional suite. syngo  Needle Guidance clearly displays the length and angulation of the needle path and automatically positions the C-arm...

First to market  in 2009,  syngo  iFlow provides the visualization of a complete DSA run in a color-coded single image at the press of a button. It is possible to calculate and display flow curves for single pixel markers. Furthermore, clinicians can evaluate the inflow and...

Ardian’s Symplicity Catheter System delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy from within the renal artery to block conduction in the surrounding renal nerves, thereby counteracting chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system. According to the manufacturer, in addition to blood pressure...

A system designed for the rapid preparation of PRP and Platelet Poor Plasma (PPP) from a small sample of blood.     

"Symphony" allows you to create your own clinical research project from scratch on the web, manage approvals, build a case report form (or use a template), set up study sites and users, view, analyse and download your data on line any time required. 

The Symbios hip system is a cementless, HA coated, Swiss manufactured hip system which comes in proximally coated, fully coated, modular and monoblock varieties. The stem is titanium and is either anatomic (the SPS) or straight stem (the Harmony). The system is marketed with preoperative...

This biodegradable stent is designed for use in the treatment of esophageal, tracheal, biliary and intestinal illness. According to the manufacturer, the device has been successfully applied in the colon to treat Crohn disease. They say that stent integrity and the radial force of the stent is...

The SwiftNinja™ is  designed for selective microcatheter insertion without the use of a guidewire. A steering dial mechanism allows it to articulate up to 180 degrees in opposing directions to quickly select the most challenging vascular ostium.  There are two radiopaque marker...

The Swanson Silicone Radial Head implant is a pliable, one-piece intramedullary stemmed implant which acts as a spacer following resection of the radial head for rheumatoid arthritis or fracture. It is available in five standard and three extra-long sizes. Download the operative technique from...

The Swanson Flexible Hinge Toe Implant is a flexible implant designed for arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Manufacturer’s indications include moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity secondary to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis affecting the joint. It...

Dr Phil Haslam, Which Medical Device Editor-in-Chief, took a look at Merit Medical's Surfacer inside-out catheter system at the BSIR 2017 annual scientific meeting held at Birmingham's ICC (UK) in November.  The system is a novel approach to venous access from the inside-out thus restoring...

The Surefire micro catheter infusion system has recently been launched in Europe and was FDA approved in June 2012. This is essentially a micro catheter with an expanded tip that will collapse under pressure of forward flowing blood but expands to act as a valve to prevent back flow during...

The SuperCable (R) Iso-Elastic Cerclage system from Kinamed Inc. is a polymer cable system designed to provide long-term dynamic compressive loading across fractures. The manufacturers suggest the benefits of this system over a wire or conventional cabling system include higher fatigue strength,...

According to the manufacturer, the SUPERA Veritas self-expanding nitinol stent is comprised of 6 pairs of closed-end interwoven nitinol wires with a closed cell geometry and is delivered via a coaxial catheter-based delivery handle. The stent has very high radial force and is very flexible...

The Abbott Supera is a strong, flexible stent system. According to the manufaturer, it m imics the natural structure and movement of the anatomy and m aintains a visibly round, open lumen for normal, healthy blood flow in challenging anatomy. The device is indicated to improve luminal diameter...