GUIDEWIRES
GLIDEWIRE Baby-J® Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire
Combines the leading performance of the GLIDEWIRE® Guidewire product portfolio with design features ideal for transradial access.
Enables Small Vessel Access
- Tight J-Tip shape and superior lubricity retention2-4* designed to minimize slide resistance allows for smooth and uninterrupted wire tracking through the small radial and subclavian arteries.
Tracks Through Tortuous Anatomy
- Nitinol alloy core provides optimal kink resistance for easier navigation through tortuous vessels.
Avoids Radial Artery Side
- The J-Tip wire is designed to avoid side branches of the radial artery and to minimize the potential risk of perforation and other complications.
An Innovative Solution for Transradial Success
Transradial access offers many advantages over the traditional femoral approach, including the potential for less pain, fewer complications, faster recovery times, and better clinical outcomes.1
The TERUMO 1.5 mm GLIDEWIRE® Baby-J™ Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire combines the leading performance of the GLIDEWIRE® Guidewire product portfolio with design features ideal for transradial access:
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1.5 mm J-Tip GLIDEWIRE® Guidewire
| Product Code | Wire Type | Diameter | Flexible Taper Length | Tip Shape | Total Length |
| GR3525 | Standard | 0.035" | 3 cm | 1.5 mm J-tip | 180 cm |
| GR3526 | 260 cm |
*Packed 5 per box
How does a hydrophilic wire enhance catheter navigation?
A hydrophilic wire enhances catheter navigation by significantly reducing friction between the wire and vessel walls. When exposed to fluids, its water-attracting coating becomes slick, allowing the wire to glide smoothly through tortuous or narrowed anatomy. This ease of movement helps clinicians steer catheters more efficiently and safely, especially in complex procedures. It minimizes resistance, lowers the risk of vessel trauma, and improves access to difficult-to-reach areas. The enhanced trackability and reduced force required for advancement make hydrophilic wires ideal for navigating tight lesions or delicate vascular pathways.
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*When compared to ZIPwire™, HiWire®, AQUATRACK®, and Laureate®.
- Hamon M, Pristipino C, Di Mario C, Nolan J, Ludwig J, Tubaro M, et al. Consensus document on the radial approach in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions: position paper by the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions and Working Groups on Acute Cardiac Care** and Thrombosis of the European Society of Cardiology. EuroIntervention. 2013 Mar;8(11):1242-51. doi: 10.4244/EIJV8I11A192.
- 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.
- 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.
- Niazi K. Guidewire Satisfaction Study. Data on File 2012. Terumo Medical Corporation.
- Okuyan H, Hzal F, Taçoy G, Timurkaynak T. Angiographic evaluation of the radial artery diameter in patients who underwent coronary angiography or coronary intervention. J Invasive Cardiol. 2013 Jul;25(7):353-7.