GUIDE WIRE G-Tech

GUIDE WIRE G-Tech

Category: Urology / Gastroenterology / Interventional Devices

GUIDE WIRE G-Tech is a flexible medical wire used to guide catheters, stents, and other devices during minimally invasive procedures. It plays a critical role in ensuring safe and accurate navigation body passages such as blood vessels, urinary tract, or gastrointestinal system.

Key Features

• Made from stainless steel or nitinol core
• Available with PTFE or hydrophilic coating for smooth movement
• Flexible atraumatic tip (straight or J-tip)
• High torque control and maneuverability
• Radiopaque for X-ray visibility
• Sterile, single-use device

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Common Sizes & Types

• Diameter: 0.018” – 0.038” (varies by application)
• Length: 150 cm – 450 cm
• Tip Types:
  • Straight tip
  • J-tip (curved for safety)
• Types:
  • Hydrophilic guide wire (smooth navigation)
  • PTFE-coated guide wire
  • Zebra / striped guide wire

Common Uses

• Urology procedures (e.g., stent placement, ureter access)
• Gastroenterology (ERCP procedures)
• Cardiovascular and vascular interventions
• Catheter insertion and exchange
• Drainage and minimally invasive procedures

Guidewires act as a pathway to guide other instruments, improving accuracy and reducing risk during procedures

Benefits

• Enables precise device placement
• Reduces trauma during insertion
• Improves success of minimally invasive procedures
• Provides smooth navigation in complex anatomy

Usage Instructions (Clinical Use Only)

1. Insert guide wire into target pathway
2. Advance carefully under imaging guidance
3. Use as a track for catheter or device placement
4. Remove once device is positioned

Storage & Care

• Store in sterile packaging
• Keep in a cool, dry place
• Do not use if package is damaged
• Single-use only

Suitable For

• Urologists and gastroenterologists
• Interventional radiology units
• Hospitals and surgical centers

Precautions

• For professional use only
• Use under fluoroscopy or imaging guidance
• Avoid excessive force (risk of perforation)
• Follow manufacturer specifications

Note: G-Tech guide wires are commonly used for safe navigation and device delivery, making them essential tools in modern minimally invasive procedures.