The Sensor PTFE-Nitinol Guidewire is a hybrid urological guidewire developed to maximize the benefit of a hydrophilic, soft tip with a rigid shaft that has sufficient friction to maintain the wire position. It combines the access benefits of a nitinol hydrophilic wire with the ease of handling of a PTFE wire. The Sensor Guidewire is also available in a Dual-Flex configuration designed to ease the passage of a flexible ureteroscope.
The following features make the Sensor guidewire versatile and recommended guidewire for various urological procedures.
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Distinct Construction |
The Sensor Guidewire is constructed of a kink-resistant nitinol core with a 5cm hydrophilic coated floppy tip that is designed to facilitate access through a tortuous anatomy. Its smooth polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating provides a low coefficient of friction to facilitate easy advancement of a flexible ureteroscope. |
Due to its distinct feature, the Sensor guidewire can facilitate passage beyond obstructions and negotiate tortuous anatomy with minimal risk of bleeding and pain. |
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Hybrid design |
The exclusive hybrid design combines the benefits of nitinol hydrophilic wire and a PTFE wire. It reduces the number of wires used during a procedure as well as the time spent manipulating and exchanging multiple wires. |
The hybrid design offers shorter treatment times, low re-treatment rates, and efficient performance. |
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Radiopaque tip |
Sensor guidewire has tungsten - filled radiopaque tip |
Tungsten-filled radiopaque tip enhances fluoroscopic visualization |
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Dual-Flex Advantage |
The Sensor Guidewire features a 10 cm flexible proximal end designed to ease the passage of a flexible ureteroscope. |
Facilitates easy backloading of endoscope and minimizes the risk of expensive scope damage |