Product Description
The HI-TORQUE PILOT 50 guide wires are polymer-tipped wires with a lubricious, hydrophilic coating. These wires provide excellent distal access with superb torque transmission and variable tip stiffness.Precision Navigation for Challenging AnatomyDesigned specifically for advanced lesion crossing, the Hi-Torque Pilot 50s shapeable, polymer-jacketed tip, and enhanced distal radiopacity offer excellent control and high visibility even in complex, tortuous vessels. The hydrophilic coating ensures smooth navigation, while the nitinol core provides superior torque response, crucial for successful outcomes in chronic total occlusions and other challenging cases.
Single-Use Safety and ReliabilityEach Hi-Torque Pilot 50 guide wire is EO sterilized and presented in a sterile pouch to ensure patient safety. Ready for immediate use, this disposable device eliminates contamination risks and maintains its efficacy and integrity for up to 3 years when stored unopened in a cool, dry environment. This makes it ideal for a variety of catheterization laboratories and hospital settings.
FAQs of Hi Torque Pilot 50 Guide Wire:
Q: How should the Hi-Torque Pilot 50 Guide Wire be stored for optimal shelf life?
A: The guide wire should be kept in its original sterile pouch, stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. When properly stored unopened, its shelf life is up to 3 years.
Q: What is the primary application of the Hi-Torque Pilot 50 Guide Wire?
A: This guide wire is primarily used in interventional cardiology procedures, especially for crossing chronic total occlusion (CTO), negotiating tortuous anatomy, and treating complex lesions in both coronary and peripheral vessels.
Q: When is it recommended to use a hydrophilic-coated, shapeable tip guide wire like the Pilot 50?
A: It is recommended when dealing with challenging vessel anatomy, such as tight occlusions, sharp curves, or highly resistant lesions, where enhanced lubricity and precise navigation are critical for procedural success.
Q: Where can the Hi-Torque Pilot 50 Guide Wire be used?
A: The guide wire is suitable for use in hospitals, catheterization laboratories, and medical centers specializing in interventional cardiovascular procedures. It is designed for single use and should be handled by trained healthcare professionals.
Q: What benefits does the enhanced distal radiopacity provide during procedures?
A: Enhanced distal radiopacity improves tip visibility under fluoroscopy, allowing clinicians to accurately track wire position in real time, which increases procedural safety and success rates.
Q: How does the Hi-Torque Pilot 50s construction enhance navigation and control?
A: The nitinol core delivers advanced torque response, while the hydrophilic polymer-jacketed, shapeable tip and kink resistance facilitate smooth, responsive movement through tortuous or occluded vessels.