GuideX Extension Catheter
An extension or “mother-and-child” catheter offering enhanced support and reach within tortuous or distal coronary/peripheral segments, enabling stable device navigation.

Navigating to Success in Every Procedure
- Crafted from a balanced blend of flexibility and durability, GuideX navigates through vascular pathways with ease, ensuring that each procedure is as smooth and efficient as possible.
- The tapered tip design ensures a seamless transition from guide catheter to extension, reducing the risk of vessel trauma and enhancing navigational precision.

Hypotube Shaft
for Incrased
Back-Up
Support
Radioopaque
Solution for
Improwed Strength
and Visibility
Stainless Steel
Braided Design for
Deliverability

Reach Further, Achieve More
- GuideX Guide Extension Catheter distinguishes itself with its innovative design, precision engineering, and unmatched versatility.
- Providing extended reach and seamless integration with existing tools, GuideX empowers clinicians to take on complex interventions with confidence.
ACCESS
DISCRETE REGIONS
OF THE CORONARY
VASCULATURE
Constructed from top-quality materials and coated with a hydrophilic layer, GuideX ensures smooth navigation, durability, and patient safety. Its compatibility with various devices and availability in multiple sizes make it a valuable addition to any medical setting.
General Product Specifications
Specification | Detail / Value |
Product Name | GuideX Extension Catheter |
Intended Use | Provides “mother-and-child” deep support or extended reach during coronary/peripheral interventions |
Catheter Design | Braided shaft with integrated extension segment, typically short distal segment to seat deeper in target |
Material | Pebax/Nylon with stainless steel or nitinol braiding, PTFE inner liner |
Outer Diameter Range | 5F, 6F, 7F, 8F |
Working Length | Typically 25–45 cm extension portion (beyond primary guiding catheter length) |
Sheath / Guide Compatibility | Usually compatible with 6F–8F guiding catheters, confirm product ID before usage |
Radiopaque Marker | Distal radiopaque band (1–2 markers) for fluoroscopic visualization |
Max Injection Pressure | ~1000 psi (varies by French size) |
Sterility | Sterile (Ethylene Oxide) |
Single Use | Yes |
Shelf Life | 2–3 years (typical for extension catheters) |
Storage Conditions | 15–25 °C, dryness recommended, avoid direct sunlight |
Clinical Indications | Deep coronary or peripheral vessel access, challenging lesions requiring extra device support |
Contraindications | Extreme vessel tortuosity or inadequate guiding catheter lumen, known intolerance to catheter materials |
5F GuideX Extension Catheter
French Size | Working Length (cm) | Coating | Product Code | Notes |
5F | 25 | Standard | GDX-5F-25-S | Minimal friction, 25 cm extension for short deep seating |
5F | 30 | Standard | GDX-5F-30-S | Slightly longer extension, standard coating |
5F | 35 | Hydrophilic | GDX-5F-35-H | Enhanced trackability in moderate tortuosity |
5F | 40 | Hydrophilic | GDX-5F-40-H | Maximum length for 5F variant |
6F GuideX Extension Catheter
French Size | Working Length (cm) | Coating | Product Code | Notes |
6F | 25 | Standard | GDX-6F-25-S | Common for deep coronary approach with typical 6F guide |
6F | 30 | Standard | GDX-6F-30-S | Suited for slightly deeper seat, standard friction |
6F | 35 | Hydrophilic | GDX-6F-35-H | Improved track in complex or calcified anatomies |
6F | 40 | Hydrophilic | GDX-6F-40-H | Long extension with low friction |
6F | 45 | Hydrophilic | GDX-6F-45-H | Extended length for difficult distal lesions |
7F GuideX Extension Catheter
French Size | Working Length (cm) | Coating | Product Code | Notes |
7F | 25 | Standard | GDX-7F-25-S | For high support in large coronary or peripheral vessels |
7F | 30 | Standard | GDX-7F-30-S | Moderate extension standard friction |
7F | 35 | Hydrophilic | GDX-7F-35-H | Enhanced track, deeper seat for challenging anatomies |
7F | 40 | Hydrophilic | GDX-7F-40-H | Suitable for tall patients or extreme vessel tortuosity |
7F | 45 | Hydrophilic | GDX-7F-45-H | Longest extension, maximum deep seating for complex |
8F GuideX Extension Catheter
French Size | Working Length (cm) | Coating | Product Code | Notes |
8F | 25 | Standard | GDX-8F-25-S | Extra-lumen capacity, short extension |
8F | 30 | Standard | GDX-8F-30-S | Standard friction, large OD for biggest device insertion |
8F | 35 | Hydrophilic | GDX-8F-35-H | Low friction for peripheral or large coronary usage |
8F | 40 | Hydrophilic | GDX-8F-40-H | Extended reach, stable deep cannulation |
8F | 45 | Hydrophilic | GDX-8F-45-H | Maximum extension for extremely distal or tortuous targets |
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