GLIDEWIRE® Gold Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire

VISUALIZE AND ACCESS WITH CONFIDENCE

Direct your most demanding procedures with the GLIDEWIRE® Gold Guidewire.

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VISIBILITY

  • 1mm gold band at distal tip for enhanced visibility in smaller vessels

LUBRICITY

  • Terumo Glide Technology™ hydrophilic coating for easy vessel navigation

CROSSABILITY

  • Provides superior lesion crossing and torque response

GOLD TIP WIRE FOR ENHANCED VISIBILITY

GLIDEWIRE® Gold Guidewire design incorporates a 1 mm gold band at the distal tip to provide the enhanced visibility you need when accessing small vessels.

Rendering of GLIDEWIRE® Gold Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire


TERUMO Glide Technology™ hydrophilic coating

Unique hydrophilic coating for easy vessel navigation
Durable coating is designed to:

  • Minimize sliding resistance
  • Provide optimal navigation
  • Deliver consistent performance


Tailor your approach to procedural needs with a variety of GLIDEWIRE® Gold Guidewire options:

  • 3 cm distal taper
  • 45° or 70° angle
  • 180 cm or 300 cm total lengths

PRODUCT CODES

GLIDEWIRE® Gold Guidewire

Product Code Diameter Total Length Flexible Tip Length Radiopaque Length Tip Shape
GM1811 0.018" 180cm 3cm 1mm 45° Angle
GM1813 0.018" 180cm 3cm 1mm 70° Angle
GM1831 0.018" 300cm  3cm 1mm 45° Angle
GM1832 0.018" 300cm  3cm 1mm 70° Angle

DOCUMENTS

Glidewire Gold Brochure
GLIDEWIRE, NAVICROSS, GLIDECATH Bench Test Brochure
Glidewire Portfolio Brochure
 
Glidewire Gold IFU
 
TC Latex Letter
 
TC Materials of Concern Letter

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the benefits of using hydrophilic wires in interventional procedures?

Hydrophilic guidewires offer several benefits in interventional procedures. Their specialized coating absorbs fluid, creating a slick surface that significantly reduces friction. This allows the wire to glide smoothly through tortuous or narrowed vessels, improving navigation and reducing trauma to vessel walls. Hydrophilic wires are especially useful in complex anatomies or when crossing tight lesions. 

They also enhance procedural efficiency by minimizing resistance and the need for excessive manipulation. However, their slipperiness can reduce tactile feedback, so they are often used in combination with other wire types for optimal control and support throughout the procedure.

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS

REFERENCES

RX ONLY. Refer to the product labels and package insert for complete warnings, potential complications, and instructions for use.

*When compared to ZIPwire™, HiWire®, AQUATRACK®, and Laureate®.
**When compared to Cook CXI® and Spectranetics QuickCross®.

  1. Shah A, Lau C, Stavropoulos SW, et al. Comparison of physician-rated performance characteristics of hydrophilic-coated guidewires. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2008 Mar;19(3);400-5.
  2. Niazi K, Farooqui F, Devireddy C, Robertson G, Shaw RE. Comparison of hydrophilic guidewires used in endovascular procedures. J Invasive Cardiol. 2009 Aug;21(8):397-400.
  3. Data on file. 

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