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.
Device Type: High-performance guide extension catheter designed to extend the reach of guide catheters and facilitate complex interventions.
 
Material: Constructed from a blend of flexible and durable materials, ensuring optimal navigation and longevity.
 
Tip Design: Tapered tip design for seamless transition and atraumatic vessel interaction.
 
Compatibility: Engineered to be compatible with a wide range of guide catheters and interventional devices.
 
Diameter and Length: Available in various sizes to  accommodate diverse procedural needs and patient 
anatomies.
 
Coating: Hydrophilic coating ensures smooth navigation 
through tortuous anatomies.

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