Product Description
| Brand | Abbott |
| Tip Radiopacity | 3 cm |
| Tip Shape | Straight |
| CAT No | 1001311 |
| Wire Length | 300 cm |
HI-TORQUE Guide Wires are intended to facilitate the placement of balloon dilatation catheters during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).
Optimized Precision with HI-TORQUE TechnologyThe HI-TORQUE technology embedded in Abbotts IRONMAN Guide Wires ensures that medical professionals experience excellent torque control and consistent, responsive handling. This precise navigation is especially valuable in complex or tortuous vasculature, facilitating smoother device advancement and vessel access.
Versatility in Clinical ApplicationAvailable in various tip shapes and coatings, the IRONMAN Guide Wires accommodate different clinical scenarios and preferences. Their compatibility with most guide catheters and ultra-lightweight design support ease of use in a variety of interventional cardiology procedures, optimizing workflow and patient safety.
FAQs of Abbott HI-TORQUE IRONMAN Guide Wires (300 cm):
Q: How do I use the Abbott HI-TORQUE IRONMAN Guide Wires during interventional cardiology procedures?
A: To use these guide wires, insert them manually through the vascular system using compatible guide catheters. Their flexible, hydrophilic or PTFE-coated surfaces and soft tip enhance navigation through complex vascular anatomy, supporting catheter delivery while maintaining precise control.
Q: What are the main benefits of the HI-TORQUE IRONMAN Guide Wires?
A: These wires offer excellent torque response, high radiopacity for clear imaging, kink resistance, and a flexible distal tip for smooth passage through tortuous vessels. Their design ensures high positional accuracy, enhancing procedural efficiency and patient outcomes.
Q: When should I choose the hydrophilic coating option over PTFE coating?
A: A hydrophilic coating is advantageous in procedures requiring reduced friction and easier maneuvering through challenging, narrow, or highly curved vessels. PTFE-coated wires may be preferred for more standard navigation where additional lubricity is less critical.
Q: Where can the Abbott HI-TORQUE IRONMAN Guide Wires be used?
A: These guide wires are suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, and interventional cardiology centers. Their design meets international regulatory standards, allowing them to be distributed and exported to facilities in India and worldwide.
Q: What is the process for storing and handling these guide wires?
A: Store each individually packed sterile guide wire in a dry, room-temperature environment, ensuring they remain sealed until use. Avoid direct sunlight to maintain the integrity of the polymer jacket and hydrophilic coatings.
Q: Are the Abbott HI-TORQUE IRONMAN Guide Wires reusable?
A: No, these guide wires are intended for single use only. Reusing the product may compromise sterility and performance, posing a risk to patient safety.