GUIDEWIRES
GLIDEWIRE® GT Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire
GO WHERE YOU NEED TO GO. SEE WHAT YOU NEED TO SEE.
Choose from a wide selection of tip shapes to help navigate and select even the most acutely angled vessels
Superior Tip Shape Retention
- Superior tip shape retention for navigating small, tortuous vessels*
Superior Accessibility
- Compatible with the PROGREAT® family of microcatheters to reach target vessels in embolization procedures**
Unmatched Lubricity
- Provides superior lubricity and superior lubricity retention*
*When compared to Boston Scientific Fathom
**When compared to Boston Scientific Fathom with Progreat® Alpha microcatheter
Advanced Guidewire Technology for Tortuous Artery Intervention
Choose from a wide selection of tip angles, including the unique double angle, to help navigate and select even the most acutely angled vessels
TERUMO Glide Technology™ Hydrophilic Coating
Provides unmatched lubricity*¹
Provides superior lubricity retention*²
Polyurethane Jacket with Tungsten
Provides enhanced radiopacity of entire GLIDEWIRE® GT Guidewire
TERUMO Nitinol Alloy Core
Resists kinking for easier, faster navigation through even the most tortuous vessels
Restores shape to manufactured state for multiple uses in a single procedure
2 cm Gold Coil at Distal Tip
Provides enhanced radiopacity of tip for optimal visibility
Core-to-Tip Design
Designed to provide optimal torque control and navigation
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
* When compared to ZIPwire™, HiWire®, AQUATRACK®, and Laureate®.
Additional Resources
GLIDEWIRE GT Guidewire
| Product Code | Diameter | Total Length | Flexible Tip Type | Grind Length | Radiopaque Length | Tip Shape |
| RG*GW1618SP | 0.016" | 180cm | Standard | 25cm | 2cm | 90° / 60° Double Angle† |
| RG*ES1618SP | 0.016" | 180cm | Standard | 25cm | 2cm | Straight / Shapeable |
| RG*GA1818SP | 0.018" | 180cm | Standard | 25cm | 2cm | 45° Angle |
| RG*GE1818SP | 0.018" | 180cm | Standard | 25cm | 2cm | 90° Angle |
| RG*GW1818SP | 0.018" | 180cm | Standard | 25cm | 2cm | 90° / 60° Double Angle† |
| RG*ES1818SP | 0.018" | 180cm | Standard | 25cm | 2cm | Straight / Shapeable |
| RG*GW1820SP | 0.018" | 200cm | Standard | 25cm | 2cm | 90° / 60° Double Angle† |
| RG*ES1820SP | 0.018" | 200cm | Standard | 25cm | 2cm | Straight / Shapeable |
†Distal / proximal
What is a tortuous artery?
A tortuous artery refers to a blood vessel that has an abnormally twisted, curved, or winding path. This condition can occur naturally due to aging, hypertension, or congenital factors, and is often seen in arteries like the carotid or coronary. Tortuosity can make medical procedures more challenging, as navigating devices through these vessels requires greater flexibility and precision. It may also affect blood flow and increase the risk of complications such as stroke or ischemia. In interventional procedures, specialized tools like hydrophilic guidewires are often used to safely access and treat areas within tortuous arteries.
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References
RX ONLY. Refer to the product labels and package insert for complete warnings, precautions, potential complications, and instructions for use.
- 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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