GUIDEWIRES
GLIDEWIRE® Gold Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire
VISUALIZE AND ACCESS WITH CONFIDENCE
Direct your most demanding procedures with the GLIDEWIRE Gold Guidewire.
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.
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 Features
Terumo Glide Technology hydrophilic coating
- Provides unmatched lubricity
- Provides superior lubricity retention
Polyurethane jacket with tungsten
- Provides enhanced radiopacity of entire GLIDEWIRE GOLD Guidewire
Core-to-tip design
- Designed to provide optimal torque and navigation
1 mm gold band at distal tip
- Provides the enhanced radiopacity you need in smaller vessels
TERUMO nitinol alloy core
- Resists kinking for easier, faster navigation through even the most tortuous vessels
- Restores shape to manufactured state for multiple use in a single procedure
Additional Resources
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 |
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.
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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®.
- 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.
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