GUIDEWIRES

GUIDEWIRESMANDRIL/SPECIALTY GUIDEWIRESCompanyNameProduct Name Type Diameter(inch)Length(cm)Tip Type Coating Type CommentsAngioDynamics Nı – t-VuArgon MedicalDevices, IncBostonScientificCorporationMandril GuideWiresJourneyV-18ControlWireTransendSteerableGuidewirePeripheralvascular,generalvascular use0.014, 0.018 70, 80,110, 180,300Angled,straightNext-generationsilicone-basedcoatingNitinol guidewire shaft withtungsten-wound tipMandril 0.018 45 Straight N/A Available in stainless/stainless;nitinol/stainless, nitinol/platinumMircocutnitinol sleeve,nitinol coreHydrophilicscitanium coreCook Medical Approach CTO Peripheralvascular,CordisCorporationApproach HydroSTApproachPro-LTRoadrunnerExtra-Supportgeneralvascular useMcNamara Renal Mandril:selectiveStorq SteerableGuidewires0.014 185, 300 Straight(shapeable),angled(shapeable)0.018 110, 150,200, 3000.014 135, 165,190Straight(shapeable)2-cmshapeabletipHybrid design,hydrophilic(distal 1.27 cmuncoated),PTFE proximalICE hydrophiliccoating ondistal endNot providedDistal radiopaque markers;single-piece core with torque jacketfor 1:1 torque control; shapeable3-cm tip intended to facilitateaccurate placement; proximal PTFEjacket intended to provide firmsupport and low-friction surfaceHydrophilic Distal platinum coils for enhancedICE coating on radiopacity intended to providedistal 38 cm excellent tip visualization0.018 135, 165 Hydrophilic performanceengineered for excellent torquecontrol for distal, peripheral accessand contralateral approaches0.014 135, 190,300Straight(shapeable)0.014, 0.018 Shapeable,angledPTFEHydrophilic,PTFEPolymerjacketedmandrilAvailable in 6-, 12-, 18-, and 25-g tiploadsHydrophilic tip for easyadvancement and supportivestainless steel shaftShort taper length designed forperipheral procedures; palladiumcoils for visibilityN/A 180, 300 Angled N/A Platinum tip with a 5-cm flexibletip length0.018 180, 260 J-curved 60º, 90º, or 120º curve at the distalend of the wire to match theangulation of the renal artery takeoffMandril: access 0.035 180, 300 Straight,angled,modified JSLX coating ishydrophobicNot providedSV .018 PeripheralGuidewiresN/A 0.018 Straight N/A Available in 5- and 8-cm tiptransitionsJindo Tapered0.035–0.022 Distal tapers 6–8 cmPeripheralGuidewiresStabilizer Support Extra support 0.014 Duraglide PTFE Not providedWirewire withcoatingStabilizer Extra mediumSupport Wire flexibility2011 BUYER’S GUIDE I ENDOVASCULAR TODAY I 17

GUIDEWIRESMANDRIL/SPECIALTY GUIDEWIRES (CONTINUED)CompanyNameProduct Name Type Diameter(inch)ev3 Inc. Nitrex Nitinol 0.014,0.018,0.025,0.035Galt MedicalCorporationMerit MedicalVascularSolutions, Inc.Nitrex WithFlexible ShaftNitrex WithStiff ShaftLength(cm)0.014 inch: Straight,80, 180, angled300;0.018 inch:60, 80,180, 300;0.025 inch:180, 2600.035 145, 180,260, 40080, 145,180, 260,300, 400Tip Type Coating Type CommentsSiliconeSolid nitinol core for 1:1 torque andkink resistance; silicone coating forlubricity and gold tungsten coils forenhanced visualizationBabywire 0.012 18, 50 Straight No Assist in placement of IV cathetersand exchange of small vesselarterial/venous linesGalt Wires Mandril 0.014,0.018InQwire: MarkerWireMAK (MiniAccess Kits)Prelude SheathWireVSI GuidewiresPTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene.40, 60, 65,80, 130,145, 180,190, 300Straight,angled, J-tipN/AAvailable in stainless/stainless;stainless/platinum, nitinol/stainless,nitinol/platinum; featuring referencedmarks, angled tip, flexibletips, J-tipsFixed core 0.018 80, 120 Straight20-cmnitinolHydrophilic Marks at 5- and 10-cmStainless steel40 Straight None Not providedwith stainlesssteel tipStainless steel40, 60with platinumtipNitinol with40, 60, 80platinum tipStainless steelcoilsStainless steel,nitinol0.035,0.0380.014,0.01850, 80 Doubleended:straight and3-mm J40, 50, 60,80, 100,130Straight,J-tipN/AAvailable in stainless/stainless,stainless/platinum, nitinol/stainless,nitinol/platinum18 I ENDOVASCULAR TODAY I 2011 BUYER’S GUIDE