Zebra guidewire is a type of urological guidewire intended to facilitate the placement of endourological instruments during diagnostic or interventional procedures. These hydrophilic wires are made of nitinol with a striped jacket engineered to ensure rapid access, easy advancement, smooth tracking, and maximum maneuverability.
The following features offer Zebra guidewire easy access through the human anatomical structures during diagnostic or interventional procedures.
| Feature | Advantages | Benefits |
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Distinct Construction |
The Zebra guidewire is manufactured using super elastic nitinol material that exhibits great kink-resistant property. The outer polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) jacket is designed to offer optimal torque-ability. |
The distinct construction of zebra guidewire helps minimize the risk of trauma and is capable of protecting against perforation and sub mucosal advancement. |
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Lubricious Coating |
The Uro-Glide hydrophilic coating on its distal end reduces the surface friction during advancement and withdrawal with precise proximal handling. |
The hydrophilic coating minimizes friction and thereby facilitates smooth advancement and easy tracking. It also minimizes the risk of bleeding and offers high patient comfort. |
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Gradual taper design |
The Zebra guidewire is designed with a platinum distal tip with blue and white colored striped pattern |
Platinum distal tip helps in visualize under fluoroscopy and an alternate blue and white color provides clear endoscopic visualization |
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Torque Vise |
The Torque Vise offers the physician fingertip torque control to negotiate through difficult anatomy and to gain access beyond the impacted calculi. |
The Torque Vise reduces the operator’s hand fatigue while facilitating insertion from various orientations. |