Marshall Mfg. Co.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Oct 15, 2007 Manufactured of surgical stainless steel, single-use surgical needles and knives feature overmolded medical silicone or plastic grips designed to end-user specifications to promote accuracy during variety of surgical procedures. Available needle diameters and length range from .032 in. and up in stainless, titanium, inconel, and other metals. Needle and tube features can include custom 3D bending and contouring, threading, forming, grooving, cross holes, and polishing.

Edwards Lifesciences
Irvine, CA 92614
Sep 07, 2007 Designed specifically for children, PediaSat Oximetry Catheter provides real-time continuous ScvO2 monitoring. Central venous catheter uses fiber optics to monitor and identify potentially life-threatening changes in oxygen-saturation of venous blood in critically ill patients. Catheter is suitable for children with congenital heart disease, complex cardiac conditions, sepsis and septic shock, trauma and brain injuries, pulmonary disease, transplants, and hematology/oncology patients.

Atrium Medical Corp.
Hudson, NH 03051
Aug 16, 2007 Constructed to keep in line with US FDA recommendations, soft and firm di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)-free catheters are engineered specifically to improve patient outcomes following thoracic drainage intervention. Extrusion design promotes patient comfort and surgical placement while providing favorable atraumatic insertion technique. Other features include depth markings for accurate placement; tapered oval drainage eyes; and gentle, spiral hole configuration.

Biosense Webster Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Jun 01, 2007 EZ Steer(TM) NAV Catheter allows range of motion to facilitate procedures designed to eliminate abnormal heart rhythms. Integral micro-tensioning system lets users progressively dial in precise force desired for deflection of catheter. It can hold deflection in place, eliminating need for repeated locking and unlocking of curve position. With ergonomic handle, navigational ablation catheter also optimizes feeling of direct connection with catheter tip and target ablation area.

FoxHollow Technologies, Inc.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Apr 18, 2007 With MEC(TM) Technology that features 150 micron laser-drilled vent holes in tip of catheter, SilverHawk® SXL plaque excision system is designed to remove atherosclerotic tissue that blocks leg arteries in patients suffering from peripheral artery disease. FDA approved unit can be used in arteries of lower leg, and allows for increased tissue collection capacity when combined with long nosecone.

Irvine Scientific
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Apr 02, 2007 Offered as alternative outpatient care application, FDA-approved model MEAIC18-SIS/AI is applicable to Saline Infusion Sonohysterography (SIS) and Artificial Insemination (AI) procedures. Features such as centimeter-depth markings on inner catheter and outer sheath, together with color-coded, flush-bonded hubs, facilitate use, while smooth and flexible tip, inner lumen, and outer sheath promote patient comfort. Sterile, one-time-use catheter is ISO13485-Certified.

Baxa Corp.
Englewood, CO 80112
Aug 03, 2006 Measuring 4 mm long, CyTwo-Fer(TM) Needle has hub design that allows for vented vial access and non-vented IV bag access. It is designed for use with smaller vials, permitting users to draw up reconstituted drug trapped in vial neck. Without changing needles, product allows bag and vial access in one procedure. It features 16G stainless steel cannula with tapered Huber point. Also included, 0.2 micron vent filter helps prevent contamination during hazardous drug reconstitution.

Boston Scientific Corp.
Natick, MA 01760
Jul 11, 2006 Sterling(TM) Monorail® and Over-the-Wire Balloon Dilatation Catheters are engineered for use in renal and lower extremity arteries, as well as in dialysis fistula. Sterling Monorail is also suited for use in carotid arteries as both pre- and post-dilatation balloon. It includes laser-formed, tapered tip that facilitates crossing through challenging lesions, including tight stenosis and near occlusions. Balanced shaft provides seamless transition for optimized trackability.

Smiths Medical
London NW11 8DS  United Kingdom
Jun 28, 2006 ADVANTIV® Safety I.V. Catheter tip protector moves with catheter hub during placement and features internal locking mechanism to minimize accidental injury. Catheter has low profile and electropolished V-point needle to make insertion smooth. Flexible OCRILON® Polyurethane catheter remains firm for insertion, softens in vein, and resists kinking.

Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park, IL 60064
Mar 30, 2006 Consisting of several hair-thin, stainless steel strands braided together, Asahi Tornus® delivers therapeutic, minimally invasive balloon catheters and stents to coronary arteries and other vessels blocked with chronic occlusions. Safety-release valve at proximal end indicates when device has reached maximum rotation, and tapered distal tip with radio-opaque marker provides optimal visualization in navigating difficult-to-access areas.

Terumo Medical Corp.
Somerset, NJ 08873
Mar 24, 2006 Combining Progreat microcatheter with 0.021 in. Glidewire GT wire, Progreat(TM) Coaxial Microcatheter System is available in 110 or 130 cm length, each rated at 750 or 900 psi. Hydrophilic coating on wire minimizes friction and facilitates navigation through difficult vasculature. Tip is angled at 45° for majority of procedures, but can be reshaped for unique cases. Near frictionless PTFE inner layer of microcatheter ensures smooth delivery of embolics, coils, and other agents.

FlowCardia, Inc.
Sunnnyvale, CA 94085
Feb 27, 2006 VP Wire and VP Sheath products are designed to facilitate introduction and navigation of balloon catheters and other interventional devices in PTA and PTCA procedures. Supportive 0.014 in. VP Wire is available in 165 and 300 cm lengths in Soft and Standard platforms. VP Sheath thin-walled 6 French catheter can be introduced through any 8F (0.086 in. ID) guide catheter or sheath, creating extended, supportive pathway for interventional devices.

Sontra Medical Corporation
Franklin, LA 02038
Feb 23, 2006 Featuring ultrasonic hand piece and small fluid delivery system, Generation 1.75 SonoPrep® Device is ergonomic and portable with replaceable battery and digital display that monitors operation. Employing low-frequency ultrasound to penetrate skin's outermost layer, device makes skin permeable for up to 24 hours for continuous non-invasive diagnostics such as glucose monitoring and transdermal drug delivery.

CONMED Andover Medical
Utica, NY 13501
Mar 08, 2005 For ACL reconstruction, Pinn-ACL® CrossPin System lets surgeon visually confirm femoral graft placement and point of fixation. Advantage® Turbo Handpiece arthroscopic shaver offers custom blade positioning and hand controls. LightWave™ Suction Ablator has one-piece integrated handle with 4 mm electrode and center suction. ThRevo™ triple-loaded suture anchor provides 3 suture placement options, and Hall® PowerProMax™ Battery Powered System includes 6 application-specific handpieces.

Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Jan 16, 2004 Leica Z6 and Z16 APO Stereomacroscopes offer zoom ratios of 6.3:1 and 16:1, respectively, are are suited for high-resolution inspection, machine vision, and documentation where zero-defect production is essential. They can be customized to fit user's needs and are compatible with range of accessories for examination, training, and documentation. Leica Z6 APO offers resolution of 2.9 microns coupled with 97 mm of free working distance.

SKF Magnetic Actuators
Olney, IL 62450
Feb 06, 2003 RUNNER provides high push and pull force for medical and industrial applications. Speeds at full load range from 4.5–7.5 mm/sec, and stroke lengths range from 100–700 mm. Actuation system includes failure-safe control unit for operation of up to 3 actuators. Control unit can be operated as stand-alone unit or mounted directly on actuator. With safety factor of 4 for stroke length up to 250 mm, actuators incorporate cycle counting feature.