guide wires
High Quality Intravascular Solutions
Smooth Navigation for Intravascular Access
Cathtronix hydrophilic guide wires are designed to support controlled navigation, catheter placement, exchange, and compatible device delivery during intravascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
The product family is developed with attention to lubricity, torque response, tip flexibility, radiopacity, coating performance, stiffness selection, and catheter compatibility.
Cathtronix hydrophilic guide wires are sterile, single-use intravascular guide wires intended to facilitate the placement, exchange, and support of compatible catheters and intravascular devices.
After proper wet activation, the hydrophilic coating provides a smooth, lubricious surface designed to support advancement through compatible vascular anatomy and catheter systems.
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Product Description
Key features
Key Features
- Sterile, single-use intravascular guide wire
- Hydrophilic coating for smooth movement after wet activation
- Designed for controlled vascular navigation
- Supports catheter placement, exchange, and compatible device delivery
- Multiple diameters and working lengths
- Different tip shapes, including straight, angled, pre-shaped, or J-tip depending on model
- Multiple stiffness profiles to support different procedural needs
- Radiopaque distal design depending on configuration
- Compatible with selected catheters and devices according to IFU
- May include a PTFE-coated segment depending on configuration
Intended Applications
Cathtronix hydrophilic guide wires are designed to support compatible intravascular procedures requiring controlled navigation, catheter placement, exchange, and device support.
Potential application areas may include:
- Coronary vascular procedures
- Neurovascular procedures
- Peripheral vascular procedures
- Selective catheter placement
- Catheter exchange
- Support for compatible diagnostic, guiding, microcatheter, balloon, and access catheter systems
Final use depends on the approved indication, guide wire configuration, device compatibility, and regulatory clearance in the relevant market.
Available Configuration Range
| Parameter | Available / Suggested Range |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 0.008”, 0.010”, 0.014”, 0.018”, 0.025”, 0.032”, 0.035”, 0.038” |
| Working Length | 150 cm, 180 cm, 190 cm, 260 cm, 300 cm |
| Tip Shapes | Straight, angled 90°, angled 120°, pre-shaped, J-tip |
| Stiffness Profiles | Feather, Sway, Accord, Axis, Forge, Granite |
| Coating | Hydrophilic coating with selected PTFE-coated segment depending on configuration |
| Use Area | Coronary, neurovascular, and peripheral applications according to IFU |
Note: Final specifications should be confirmed from the approved Cathtronix technical specification sheet, product label, and Instructions for Use.
For detailed technical specifications, available configurations, compatibility information, and regulatory status, contact the Cathtronix team.
Compatibility
Preparation and Handling
Cathtronix hydrophilic guide wires should only be used with compatible devices according to the approved Instructions for Use.
Compatibility may include:
- Diagnostic catheters
- Guiding catheters
- Microcatheters
- Intermediate / access catheters
- Balloon dilatation catheters
- Introducer sheath sets
- Hemostatic valves and compatible accessories
Before use, the operator must verify guide wire diameter, catheter inner diameter, working length, stiffness profile, tip shape, and procedural compatibility.
Important preparation and handling considerations include:
- Activate the hydrophilic coating using the recommended sterile fluid according to IFU
- Keep the guide wire wet during use as instructed
- Avoid dry wiping or abrasion of the coated segment
- Do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged
- Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize
- Avoid excessive torque or force
- Do not advance or withdraw against resistance without identifying the cause
- Use fluoroscopic monitoring during intravascular manipulation
Why Cathtronix Hydrophilic Guide Wires?
Cathtronix hydrophilic guide wires are developed to provide smooth navigation, controlled handling, and compatibility with the Cathtronix intravascular portfolio, including diagnostic catheters, guiding catheters, microcatheters, intermediate catheters, introducer sheaths, PTA balloons, and PTCA balloons.
The product family supports Cathtronix’s mission to advance local manufacturing of high-precision intravascular medical devices.
For detailed technical specifications, available configurations, compatibility information, and regulatory status, contact the Cathtronix team.
FAQ
What are hydrophilic guide wires used for?
They are used to support vascular navigation, catheter placement, catheter exchange, and compatible device delivery during intravascular procedures according to the approved IFU.
Do hydrophilic guide wires require wet activation?
Yes. The hydrophilic-coated segment must be activated and kept wet according to the Instructions for Use.
What sizes are available?
Cathtronix hydrophilic guide wires may be available in diameters from 0.008” to 0.038” and working lengths from 150 cm to 300 cm, depending on the approved catalogue.
What tip shapes are available?
Tip shapes may include straight, angled, pre-shaped, and J-tip configurations depending on the model.
What is the difference from PTFE diagnostic guide wires?
Hydrophilic guide wires are designed for lubricity after wet activation and may include a selected PTFE-coated segment. PTFE diagnostic guide wires use a primary PTFE coating concept and are typically used for diagnostic catheter placement and exchange support.