Zebra Guidewire for Urological Procedures
A flexible, high-visibility guidewire designed for precision navigation during urological interventions, ensuring enhanced control, reduced trauma, and optimal support for minimally invasive procedures.
The Zebra Guidewire is a specialized urological guidewire meticulously designed to deliver enhanced visibility, flexibility, and control during diverse endourological interventions. Recognized by its distinctive striped pattern, the Zebra Guidewire simplifies fluoroscopic monitoring while offering strong kink-resistance and maneuverability—thereby optimizing efficiency and reducing procedure time in both routine and complex cases.
Key Features
Striped (Zebra) Pattern
- Distinct Visual Marker: Eases recognition of guidewire motion under fluoroscopy, potentially lowering radiation exposure by minimizing repeated imaging.
- Reliable Tracking: The unique striping aids consistent orientation checks, especially during device exchange or repositioning.
Tip Options: Hydrophilic or PTFE
- Hydrophilic Tip: Boasts a soft, atraumatic tip with a lubricious coating, minimizing friction within the ureter or urinary tract. This ensures flexible navigation and reduced risk of tissue trauma.
- PTFE Tip: Exhibits a zebra pattern designed to facilitate easier visual monitoring of wire manipulation. Its robust finish supports repeated passage through tortuous pathways without compromising wire integrity.
Robust Core Construction
- Sturdy Core: Delivers kink-resistance and torque conduction, assisting in negotiating acute angles or navigating challenging anatomies.
- High Maneuverability: Ensures stable positioning in the renal collecting system or distal ureter, providing reliable device support.
Clinical Advantages & Indications
Urological Endoscopy
- Flexible Ureteroscopy: The flexible nature of the Zebra Guidewire enables comfortable insertion for upper urinary tract procedures like stone retrieval or diagnostic imaging.
- Percutaneous Nephroscopy: Offers stable wire placement for secure sheath or catheter introduction in complex renal access cases.
Enhanced Fluoroscopic Visibility
- Striped Pattern Recognition: Improves real-time tracking of the wire’s progression, diminishing the need for repeated radiation exposures.
- Precise Wire Movement: Facilitates accurate device alignment, particularly important in stone manipulation or stent placement.
Reduced Tissue Trauma
- Atraumatic Hydrophilic Tip: Minimizes mucosal irritation or inadvertent damage to sensitive ureteral/renal tissue.
- Controlled Exchange: A stable platform for exchanging endourological instruments without losing crucial access.
Versatile Sizing & Lengths
- Diameter: Available in 0.028”, 0.032”, or 0.035” to suit varying clinical demands and scope compatibility.
- Lengths: 50 cm, 80 cm, and 150 cm provide adaptable coverage for both short ureteral procedures and extended interventions in the renal pelvis or beyond.
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