InWIRE 0.014” & 0.018” CTO Guidewire

InWIRE 0.014” & 0.018” CTO Guidewire

A range of high-performance guidewires offering durable nitinol or stainless cores, hydrophilic coatings, and multiple tip shapes for crossing calcified or complex coronary & peripheral lesions.

Information

InWIRE® is a recanalization guidewire system specifically crafted to facilitate the insertion of catheters and interventional medical devices in challenging vascular lesions, particularly in cases of chronic total occlusion (CTO). By combining hydrophilic coating, torque control, and a flat, malleable tip, InWIRE aims to enhance steerability, pushability, and precision in complex anatomical pathways.

Flat, Malleable Tip
  • Customizable Shaping: The tip can be bent or angled to navigate tortuous vessels and tight occlusions.
  • Tactile Feedback: Physicians experience improved tip response, aiding in precise lesion crossing.
  • Low Friction: Minimizes resistance in heavily calcified or fibrotic lesions, reducing the risk of wire-induced trauma.
  • Enhanced Trackability: Facilitates smooth passage through narrow segments, supporting faster lesion penetration and fewer wire exchanges.
  • Clear Fluoroscopic Visualization: Real-time visibility of the wire tip promotes safer lesion navigation and helps avoid dissection planes or perforation.
  • Accurate Positioning: Confidence in wire tip location reduces procedural guesswork and shortens total procedure time.
  • 360-Degree Steerability: Balanced torque transfer from the proximal shaft ensures stable manipulation in CTO recanalization.
  • Reduced Wire Buckling: Construction designed to withstand rotational forces, preserving wire integrity during prolonged procedures.
  • 0.014” & 0.018”: Addresses various interventional needs, from coronary vessels (common for 0.014”) to peripheral arteries (common for 0.018”).

General Product Specifications

Specification Detail / Value
Product Name InWIRE PTCA Guidewires
Intended Use Coronary interventions (e.g., PTCA, stent placement) requiring wire-based navigation under fluoroscopy
Core Material Stainless Steel or Nitinol core (depending on variant)
Coating Options Hydrophilic, hydrophobic, or hybrid coatings
Distal Tip Style Floppy, Intermediate, Stiff, etc. (varies by product code)
Nominal Diameter 0.014” (Primary PTCA standard)
Overall Length Range Typically 180 cm, 190 cm, 300 cm (varies by product code)
Tip Load Light (1–3 g), Intermediate (4–6 g), High (7–12 g) or as per your grading scale
Radiopaque Distal Distal 2–3 cm with tungsten/platinum coil for fluoroscopic visibility
Sterility Sterile (EO)
Single Use Yes
Shelf Life 2–3 years (typical)
Operating Temperature 15–25 °C recommended storage
Clinical Indications Coronary lesion crossing, CTO approach, stent delivery, balloon placement
Contraindications Extreme vessel tortuosity/calcification beyond safe wire advancement, known wire material allergies

InWIRE 0.014”, 180 cm Length

Core Dia Length (cm) Tip Style Coating Distal Radiopacity Product Code Notes
0.014” 180 Floppy Hydrophilic 3 cm platinum coil INW-014-180-F-H3 Best for tortuous or small vessel approach
0.014” 180 Floppy Hydrophobic 3 cm platinum coil INW-014-180-F-HB3 Minimal friction coating
0.014” 180 Intermediate Hydrophilic 4 cm tungsten coil INW-014-180-I-H4 Balanced tip load, good push + track
0.014” 180 Intermediate Hybrid 4 cm tungsten coil INW-014-180-I-Hy4 Partial hydro distal, minimal friction proximal
0.014” 180 Stiff Hydrophilic 5 cm platinum coil INW-014-180-S-H5 High tip load, suitable for moderate CTO lesions
0.014” 180 Stiff Hydrophobic 5 cm platinum coil INW-014-180-S-HB5 Rigid approach with stable push in calcifications

InWIRE 0.014”, 190 cm Length

Core Dia Length (cm) Tip Style Coating Distal Radiopacity Product Code Notes
0.014” 190 Floppy Hydrophilic 3 cm platinum coil INW-014-190-F-H3 Slightly longer for deeper coronary use
0.014” 190 Intermediate Hydrophilic 4 cm tungsten coil INW-014-190-I-H4 Balanced approach, standard tip load
0.014” 190 Intermediate Hydrophobic 4 cm tungsten coil INW-014-190-I-HB4 Reduced friction, good for mild tortuosity
0.014” 190 Stiff Hydrophilic 5 cm platinum coil INW-014-190-S-H5 High support wire, recommended for challenging CTO
0.014” 190 Stiff Hybrid 5 cm platinum coil INW-014-190-S-Hy5 Partial hydro distal, stable push proximal
0.014” 190 Floppy Hydrophilic 3 cm platinum coil INW-014-190-F-H3 Slightly longer for deeper coronary use

InWIRE 0.014”, 300 cm Length

Core Dia Length (cm) Tip Style Coating Distal Radiopacity Product Code Notes
0.014” 300 Floppy Hydrophilic 3 cm tungsten coil INW-014-300-F-H3 Extra-long wire for exchange or peripheral use
0.014” 300 Floppy Hydrophobic 3 cm tungsten coil INW-014-300-F-HB3 Long wire, minimal friction surface
0.014” 300 Intermediate Hydrophilic 4 cm platinum coil INW-014-300-I-H4 Balanced tip load + extended length for multi-steps
0.014” 300 Intermediate Hybrid 4 cm tungsten coil INW-014-300-I-Hy4 Partial hydro on distal segment only
0.014” 300 Stiff Hydrophilic 5 cm platinum coil INW-014-300-S-H5 High push wire for complex CTO crossing
0.014” 300 Stiff Hybrid 5 cm platinum coil INW-014-300-S-Hy5 Maximum support in difficult anatomies

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