The Roto-glide Great Toe System from Implants International is a 3-part Anatomical Great Toe System which incorporates a sliding and rotating meniscus. The device is indicated in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the first metatarso-phalangeal joint. The device is uncemented and coated with...

This Ruby coil embolization system is available in lengths of up to 60cm. The coil is detachable and comes in ‘framing’ and ‘fill’ formats and can be delivered through a micro catheter.

According to the manufacturer, the Ryujin Plus rapid exchange balloon catheter is designed for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty for improving myocardial blood flow in the localised stenotic lesion of the coronary arteries.  They say that the low profile enables the kissing...

The minimally invasive S-ICD is prescribed for use in patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The system is unique in that the implantation of the system is entirely subcutaneous - no leads are placed in or on the heart. Additionally, no imaging equipment is required for placement of...

According to the manufacturer, the device allows clinicians to reconstruct severe soft tissue and bony defects.  Modular wedges, stems and and metaphyseal sleeves are available in a range of sizes. This metaphyseal sleeve fixation with a rotating hinge mechanism is a useful option in...

The Saber A ngioplasty (PTA) dilatation catheter is designed for the treatment of patients with peripheral arterial disease. It is cleared for use and available in Europe, the United States and Japan. The 0.018-inch PTA balloon catheter is intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral,...

The Saddle prosthesis from Link is a device intended for reconstruction of the hip after significant bone loss in the acetabulum or periacetabular tumour resection. The device has two horns: the medial one lies within the pelvis and the lateral one lies outside. The proximal section...

The Safe-T-Centesis drainage system is specifically designed to reduce the risks associated with percutaneous thoracentesis and paracentesis. The silicone coated, pigtail catheter uses a unique self-sealing valve to maintain a closed system.

This nitinol filter has a non-tilt spiral shape, designed to be self-centering. It is anchored by an oversized double ring platform rather than by hooks or struts. This requires that the filter be sized to the caval diameter.     'A brief history of inferior vena cava filters and...

Safeset is a closed, needle-free system. The device protects against exposure to bloodborne pathogens and IV line contamination. It also reduces blood waste and therefore may help reduce the risk of iatrogenic anaemia. It is available integrated with the Transpac IV Pressure Monitoring...

The SAIPH knee system is the evolution of the MRK knee. The geometry is very similar to the older and proven MRK system, but the instruments and the device itself are lower profile and updated. 

The Salto Talaris Total Ankle Prosthesis is a fixed bearing ankle replacement is a cobalt-chrome device which is based on the Salto mobile-bearing ankle prosthesis. The bone fixation surface is plasma sprayed. A clinical trial is recruiting at the time of writing. 1 One early...

Which Medical Device of the Year 2012  Commendation: Orthopaedics The nominator said, "So simple - just the market-leading Anti-embolism stocking...but with anti-slip dots on the sole.” We say, "We haven’t seen these in use, but the idea is an elegant...

The Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve is an investigational device which is placed either through a transfemoral or transapical approach. The Edwards SAPIEN valve is being evaluated in the treatment of patients with severe calcific aortic stenosis who are considered to be high-risk or...

According to the manufacturer, the Sapphire Coronary Dilatation Catheteris a balloon has a Sunflex tapered tip which is engineered for smooth lesion accessability and ultra low tip profile. They say that the device has specially formulated Slidematrix dual coating and that the Sapphire is...

Amplitude's Saturne Double Mobility Cup is cementless and has anatomic cut-out to resist dislocation.

Which Medical Device of the Year 2012 Runner-Up: Interventional Radiology   Our nominator said, “Revolutionised the transarterial embolisation of AVM when use with ONYX.” We say, “An excellent innovative adjunct that increases the safety of...

The Scepter XC Occlusion Balloon Catheter from MicroVention is designed for use in the peripheral and neurovascular vessels for temporary vascular occlusion as well as balloon-assisted embolization of intracranial aneurysms. The Scepter XC Occlusion device is a dual coaxial lumen catheter with...

According to the manufacturer, Scoreflex is a force dilatation balloon that comes with a dual wire system for dilatation under lower inflation pressure. They say that for optimal results, a gradual step-up inflation protocol should be adopted. Recommended applications for the device include...

The Scorpio Single Axis Knee Replacement System from Stryker is a single radius design, the intention of which is to address mid-flexion instability after surgery. It is available with X3 polyethylene inserts, and in cruciate retaining and cruciate substituting designs. The associated revision...

The removal of implants used for fracture fixation is an unpredictable process. Screws can be difficult to remove, the threads can become stripped and screws can fracture. The Screw Extraction Set from Synthes is designed to assist this process. The set contains screwdriver shafts (Hex,...

The SeaDragon Torque Device from Merit Medical is designed to facilitate one-handed manipulation of both hydrophilic and PTFE coated guide wire tips. Removal or repositioning of the device can be achieved by pushing down the white cap.

The Secure-C Cervical Artifical Disc is an FDA approved spinal implant designed as an alternative to fusion surgery in the cervical spine. The device is implanted to replace diseased or bulging disks and preserves range of motion in the spine. It comprises cobalt chromium molybdenum endplates...

SeeGrid acts as a marker for all procedures that require position information to be transferred from the CT image to the patient´s skin, increasing position transfer accuracy and with visability in all x-ray based image modalities.          

SeeStar helps the physician by producing an artefact in the CT image, indicating the intended needle path.