The GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis is constructed with a durable, reinforced, biocompatible, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) liner attached to an external nitinol stent structure. The flexibility of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis enables it to traverse tortuous areas of the SFA...

The GORE VIABIL Biliary Endoprothethis offers an alternative for treating biliary malignancy. It can be placed percutaneously or endoscopically in the biliary tract, and features a nonporous ePTFE/FEP liner. The endoprothethis's flexible nitinol stent is claimed to have a higher radial or 'hoop'...

The GORE VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis is designed for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in de novo and revision procedures. The proprietary, reduced permeability ePTFE graft lining is intended to minimise transmural permeation of bile and mucin tissue ingrowth into...

The  VICI VENOUS STENT  System is a self-expanding nitinol stent specifically designed to meet the challenges of venous anatomy. According to Boston Scientific, its closed-cell geometry and high radial strength provide excellent lumen quality without compromising flexibility or...

The ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter has received the CE Mark (January 2013) and is FDA approved. It can be used in conjunction with the ViewMate Z Intracardiac Ultrasound Console .  The device is designed to allow seamless movement during cardiac ablation surgeries with the aim of...

The ViewMate Z Ultrasound Console is an Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) system designed for real-time image guidance and visualisation of anatomical structures. It can be used in conjunction with the ViewFlex Xtra Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter . According to the manufacturer, the...

This is a balloon expandable peripheral and biliary stent from medtronic. It has a 0.035 inch delivery system and is available in diameters from 5-10mm and legths of 15-60mm.    

The Visionaire Patient Matched Instrumentation system is Smith and Nephew’s customised jig system for knee replacement. It uses MRI and X-ray data to determine preoperatively the most appropriate alignment for an individual’s knee arthroplasty. The system is compatible with the...

The VIST is a stationary simulation solution. The device mimics the cath lab environment providing a full body mannequin and up to 4 screens setup (control screen, fluoro, cine and vitals).     

Dr Phil Haslam, Which Medical Device Editor-in-Chief, took a look at BTG's Visual-ICE system at the BSIR 2017 annual scientific meeting held in Birmingham's ICC UK) in November. It's a  mobile system intended for cryoablative tissue  destruction using a minimally invasive...

According to Cook Medical, the  Vital-Port Vascular Access System is indicated for patient therapy requiring repeated vascular access for simultaneous or separate injection or infusion therapy and/or blood sampling. The p ower-injectable models have a maximum flow rate of 5 mL/sec and a...

According to the manufacturer, the V ivasure large-hole closure device is used at the end of large-bore catheter primary interventions such as endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The device percutaneously delivers a fully absorbable implant to...

The VLP Foot system from Smith and Nephew is a system of stainless steel plates for the foot and ankle, which include quarter and one-third tubular, fusion, multi-fragment and compression plates. The plates are intended for a range of indications including metatarsal fracture and osteotomies,...

The RFGPLUS delivers RF energy to the ClosureFAST catheter to enable controlled vein lumen contraction. Temperature and power are continuously monitored, and the generator can also be used with the ClosureRFS™ stylet to provide continuous procedural feedback during the treatment of...

The VortX Occlusion Coil from Boston Scientific is designed for use in peripheral embolization procedures. The pushable coil with conical shape and apex-first deployment is constructed from platinum to enhance visualization under fluoroscopy.  

This small ultrasound machine is marketed by GE as 'a pocket visualization tool with ultrasound technology'. The aim is to give the clinician literally first hand experience with ultrasound to 'take a look' actually during the clinical examination. It is aimed at primary care physicians,...

The Wagner SL Revision Hip is a grit blasted titanium hip stem designed to gain distal fixation and rotational stability where there is extensive proximal bone loss. The principle of the Wagner stem is that the proximal bone will then recover. The implant is a monoblock, and is available in 190,...

This stent is indicated for the palliative treatment of Colonic strictures produced by malignant neoplasm and to relieve large bowel obstruction prior to colectomy in patients with malignant strictures.  Further information Jiménez-Pérez J. et al (2011). Colonic...

The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Technology is a device based solution designed to be permanently implanted at or slightly distal to the ostium (opening) of the left atrial appendage (LAA) to trap blood clots before they exit the LAA. The WATCHMAN LAA Closure Technology is a three part...

The Wichita fusion nail From Stryker has an unusual design which provides dynamic compression across the knee.  The nail includes a compression screw which locks the femoral and tibial components together.

The solid, concave ulnar blade helps prevent soft tissue from being captured by the drill bit when drilling the ulnar holes and helps to protect the median nerve and flexor tendons. Viw the manufacturer's product brochure here .

 Wingman is a crossing catheter and wire combination which allows the physician control of the advancement and activation in the treatment of a broad range of vasculature, SFA, Iliac and below the knee.

The X-Bolt is a hip screw fixation device which differs from a standard screw in that it comprises an expandable femoral head fixation device rather than a screw and therefore may improve fixation in the femoral head. It expands up to 24mm in diameter and is reversible and removable.  The...

The X-Bolt IM hip nail uses an X-Bolt for fixation into the proximal femur. The X-Bolt is an expandable device which may provide better fixation into the femoral head than a hip screw. It is removable.  The operative technique is available here .

The X-FORCE N30 Nephrostomy Dilation Catheter from Bard medical is designed for use in percutaneous dilation procedures. This low-profile device features a straight and symmetrical balloon and a beveled PTFE sheath.