- Materials
- Coatings
- Processes
- Sensing/Transmitting
- OEM product offerings
We develop guidewires in a wide range of models and configurations. Our materials experts work with customers to achieve optimal product performance. The highest-quality materials are matched to the precise design specifications and requirements of every cardiovascular component and cardiovascular device we manufacture.
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CoresMaterials: Stainless steel, nitinol, bi-metal and proprietary alloys Proprietary Platform Technologies: |
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CoilsMaterials: Stainless steel, platinum (all alloys), palladium, tungsten and bi-metal Proprietary Platform Technologies: |
Proprietary coating processes and advanced coating expertise enable us to apply lubricious and dielectric coatings to a range of substrates to achieve optimal performance of the guidewires we manufacture.
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LubriciousCapabilities: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic (PTFE reel-to-reel, PTFE discrete length and silicone) Proprietary Coatings: Aquarius® Hydrophilic Coating, Aquarius® Elite Hydrophilic Coating, Lubrigreen™ PTFE Coating, Excellence™ Silicone Coating |
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DielectricPTFE (PFOA-free), ETFE, polyimide and parylene |
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HemocompatibleHeparin |
With comprehensive guidewire and development capabilities, our manufacturing sites undergo rigorous quality inspections and audits. We maintain ISO 13485 certification across our facilities, as well as quality and process management systems that meet the highest standards set by the United States Food and Drug Administration, the European Community, and other international regulatory authorities. Our technical experts ensure design for manufacturability to decrease development time, minimize costs, and achieve speed to market.
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Wire & Tube ProcessingCore grinding, coil winding, torque cables, spiral cut core wire and cut tubing |
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Wire CoatingPTFE (spray coat, reel-to-reel and discrete length), hydrophilic and silicone |
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JoiningDissimilar metal joining, laser welding, soldering, brazing and plasma welding |
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Tip ShapingTapered or non-tapered, spring coil, polymer jacket and J, micro-J, modified J |
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Wire ExtensionsMultiple concepts |
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Depth-indicator MarkingsChemically etched, laser ablation and PTFE marker |
We maintain strong R&D investment to develop new technologies that complement customer initiatives to incorporate electrical and optical capabilities into guidewires. Throughout our partnership, we provide the material testing, process design, inspection, traceability, and documentation required to meet complex and sophisticated requirements.
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MechanicalDelivery platforms: Spiral cut, cut tubing, spline wire and torque cables |
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Electrical/OpticalWire harnesses: Twisted pairs, flex circuits and ribbon |
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Design Assurance/ClinicalIndustry & competitive benchmark testing, analytics/research and clinical |
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Predicate® Vascular Access Guidewire
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Paragon® Diagnostic Guidewire
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M-Wire™ Mandrel Guidewire
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Flagship™ Frontline Guidewire
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Hydrate™ Frontline Guidewire
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Freeway™ Crossing Guidewire
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Railrunner™ Crossing Guidewire
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