The Amplatz Super Stiff GuideWire is designed to be strong enough to get through tight lesions, but with a tip that is soft enough to be atraumatic during catheter placement and exchanges in procedures. A good stiff wire for stenting and angioplasty, which can be used extensively for PCNL...
read full descriptionThis 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...
read full descriptionThis product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical, for supply outside the UK please consult the manufacturer. Flexibility and Conformability in a metal stent The EGIS range of biliary stents from S&G Biotech provides a comprehensive and quality offering to the...
read full descriptionThis open cell balloon mounted stent from Boston is claimed to have excellent radial force. Their website compares it with 5 other selected stents. It is available in 6-10mm diameters and lengths from 17-57mm. It can be inserted through 6 and 7F sheaths (depending on stent size). ...
read full descriptionThe Terumo Glidewire has a hydrophilic coating for smooth, rapid movement through tortuous vessels and crossability over difficult lesions.
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