Biliary Drainage | Which Medical Device
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The SKATER Introducer System from Angiotech is designed to facilitate the placement of .035" or .038" guidewires in non-vascular procedures. According to the manufacturer's information, the SKATER set has a hydrophilic coated co-axial dilator, radiopaque markers and a choice of...
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The AccuStick II Introducer System from Boston Scientific is designed for the introduction of 038" guidewires in non-vascular procedures. The device comprises a 21 gauge diagnostic needle, coaxial dilator/sheath assembly design and .038" heavy-duty guidewire with a choice of 'J'...
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The Jengu stent from HIlzo is similar to the covered ureteric stents. Its PTFE covered on both siides of the nitinol mesh and has a string to aid percutaneous removal. It's available in 8 and 10mm diameters and 6,8, and 10cm lengths. There is a 50cm delivery system for a percutaneous...
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This biodegraedable stent from Medtronic has a double helical shape and is said to allow the bile/pancreatic fluid to flow around the outside of the stent. There are two varieties, a fast degrading and a slow degrading profile although they do not state the likely degradation time period. It...
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This device is the biliary version of Boston Scientific's Wallstent.
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