This is one of several CTO wires quite new to the market. The wire is 0.014 inch diameter and has a range of tip loads from 6 to 25g. These wires are designed to cross lesions within the lumen requiring a different technique to the subintimal approach used with a hydrophilic wire. Do you...
read full descriptionThe HiWire hydrophilic guide wire from Cook Medical facilitates the placement of devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
read full descriptionThe 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 descriptionAccording to the manufacturer, this device is intended for complex diagnostic and interventional procedures where increased body, flexibility and low surface friction of the wire guide is needed. The product is available in packs of 5, in the US.
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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