Description

The ENDO GUIDEWIRE by ENDO-FLEX is a specialized medical device designed to enhance the precision and effectiveness of endoscopic procedures, such as ERCP. This guide wire facilitates the smooth passage of instruments like catheters and sphincterotomes, offering a range of configurations to meet diverse clinical needs.

Material and Design

Crafted from high-quality materials such as nitinol and stainless steel, the ENDO GUIDEWIRE provides exceptional flexibility and durability. The wire features a variety of tip shapes, including straight, curved, angled, and J-formed, with flexibility options ranging from standard to highly flexible. These design elements ensure optimal navigation through complex anatomical pathways.

Coating and Friction Reduction

The guide wire is available with hydrophilic and PTFE (Teflon) coatings, significantly reducing friction during use. This feature enhances maneuverability and minimizes the risk of tissue damage. The colored plastic coating, available in combinations like violet-white and green, aids in visual differentiation during procedures.

Diameter and Length Options

With diameter options ranging from 0.018" to 0.038" and lengths extending from 100 cm to 600 cm, the ENDO GUIDEWIRE accommodates a wide array of procedural requirements. The shaft stiffness is customizable, offering standard, stiff, extra stiff, and super stiff variants to provide the necessary support and control.

Advanced Features

The guide wire includes advanced features such as graduated markings and printed distance markers, which help in precise positioning and movement control. Certain variants offer a double-ended configuration, enhancing versatility in clinical applications.

Product Variants

Hydrophilic ENDO GUIDE H

• Core: Kink-resistant nitinol
• Surface: Superior hydrophilic
• Radiopacity: Excellent
• Tip Flexibilities: Standard, soft, floppy
• Shaft Stiffness: Standard or stiff
• Lengths: 100–260 cm

Seldinger ENDO GUIDE

• Coating: Complete from distal to proximal end
• Tip Configurations: Straight or J-formed
• Shaft Stiffness: Ranges from standard to super stiff
• Lengths: 100–450 cm

Safety and Handling

The ENDO GUIDEWIRE is intended for single use and should be handled with care to avoid excessive force, reducing the risk of tissue perforation. During electrocautery applications, proper insulation is crucial to prevent unintended current conduction.

This comprehensive range of features and configurations makes the ENDO GUIDEWIRE an invaluable tool for healthcare professionals, enhancing procedural outcomes and patient safety.