Description

The ENDO GUIDEWIRE by ENDO-FLEX is a specialized medical device crafted for precision in gastroenterological endoscopic and interventional procedures. This single-use, sterile guide wire is essential for healthcare professionals, providing reliable guidance for the introduction and placement of endoscopic or therapeutic devices within hollow organs.

Material and Design

The guide wire is available with a core made from either nitinol or stainless steel, offering flexibility and strength tailored to specific procedural needs. Its design includes a flexible plastic tip, available in straight or curved forms, enhancing maneuverability. The wire features a colored plastic coating in combinations such as violet-white, violet-yellow, or green Teflon, with certain variants offering a hydrophilic coating to reduce friction and improve sliding properties.

Versatility and Options

The ENDO GUIDEWIRE comes in various diameters ranging from 0.018" to 0.052" and lengths from 100 cm to 600 cm, accommodating a wide range of clinical applications. Tip configurations include straight, curved, angled, and J-formed options, with some tips being reshapeable to meet specific procedural demands. The shaft stiffness is customizable, with options from soft to super stiff, and certain variants offer double-ended configurations.

Surface and Visibility

Surface options include plastic-coated, PTFE-coated, or stainless steel finishes, providing excellent radiopacity and kink resistance in select variants. The ends of the wire are smooth, polished, and thoroughly inspected to ensure safety and performance. Color coding is employed for easy variant identification.

Variant Specifications

• ENDOGUIDE H - HYDROPHILIC: Features a nitinol core with a hydrophilic surface, available in diameters 0.018" to 0.038" and lengths 100 to 260 cm.
• SELDINGER ENDOGUIDE: Offers complete coating with stainless steel or PTFE surface, available in various stiffness levels and lengths up to 450 cm.
• DOUBLE ENDED SELDINGER ENDOGUIDE: Provides dual tips with stainless steel or PTFE coating.
• MOVABLE ENDOGUIDE: Includes polished ends and is available in specific diameters and lengths.

Usage Guidelines

Intended for use by trained physicians, the ENDO GUIDEWIRE is not suitable for cerebral vascular or central circulation system interventions and should not be used in MR fields. It is crucial to use the guide wire only if the packaging is intact and within its shelf life. Proper handling is necessary to prevent damage, and compatibility with other devices should be verified.

Storage and Disposal

The guide wire should be stored in a dry place, away from sunlight, at room temperature, and in its original packaging. After use, it must be disposed of according to medical and legal requirements, considering its potential biological hazard.

Precautions

Users are advised to handle the guide wire with care to avoid complications such as perforation or thrombosis. Packaging symbols provide essential information, including sterilization method, non-reuse warnings, and storage instructions, ensuring safe and effective use.