ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire

ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire
Key Features
  • SKU: CNM-025260S
  • Condition:
    Condition: Factory New
  • Warranty:
    Warranty: Not Available
  • Weight: 0.8 lb
  • Provides optimal fluoroscopic visibility and flexibility for effective transition across the elevator of the duodenoscope
  • Proprietary nitinol core composition
  • Hydrophilically coated
  • Straight tip

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  • Phone: (866) 426-6633
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Description

The ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire (3 per Box) provides optimal fluoroscopic visibility and flexibility for effective transition across the elevator of the duodenoscope. It features a proprietary nitinol core composition with a hydrophilically coated and radiopaque floppy distal tip.

Features

ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire Features

  • Straight tip.
  • Tapered Distal 20 cm: Provides optimum flexibility for effective transition across the elevator of the duodenoscope.
  • Hydrophilically Coated Floppy Distal Tip: Lubricious coating enhances cannulation and stricture access capability.
  • Radiopaque Floppy Tip:
    • Provides optimal fluoroscopic visibility.
    • Optimized flexibility for maneuvering through tortuous angles of the anatomy.
  • Simple yet Functional Endoscopic Measurement System:
    • 1 cm spaced visual markings, extend 30 cm from the wire tip.
    • Multiple markings every 5 cm provide a simple, easy to decipher, endoscopic stricture measurement system.
    • Helps detect inadvertent wire movement.
    • Ideal color combination for easy visualization.

Configurations

ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire Configurations

Catalog Number Outer Diameter Guidewire Length Tip Size
#025260S 0.25" 0.64 mm 260 cm
#025450S 0.25" 0.64 mm 450 cm
#035260S 0.35" 0.89 mm 260 cm
#035450S 0.35" 0.89 mm 450 cm

Literature

ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire Literature

ConMed XWire Next Generation Guidewire Brochure

Frequently asked questions

Are various outer diameter options available?
<p>Yes, the ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire is available in two outer diameter options:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>0.25”</strong></li>
<li><strong>0.35”</strong></li>
</ul>
Are various guidewire lengths available?
<p>Yes, the ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire is available in two convenient lengths to accommodate different procedural requirements:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>260 cm</strong></li>
<li><strong>450 cm</strong></li>
</ul>
Does it use a proprietary nitinol core?
<p>Yes, the ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire is built with a <strong>proprietary nitinol core composition</strong>.</p>

<p>This material is fundamental to the guidewire’s design, providing essential benefits during biliary procedures:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Structural Integrity:</strong> The proprietary nitinol ensures reliable durability and strength.</li>
<li><strong>Optimal Flexibility:</strong> It contributes to the overall flexibility, especially in the <strong>20 cm tapered distal section</strong>, which is optimized for smooth transition across the duodenoscope elevator and effective stricture access.</li>
</ul>
Does the guidewire use a high-quality hydrophilic coating?
<p>Yes, the ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire features a <strong>lubricious hydrophilic coating</strong> applied specifically to its radiopaque floppy distal tip. This coating is a key design element for optimizing performance during biliary procedures.</p>

<p>Key benefits of this hydrophilic coating include:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Superior Cannulation:</strong> The lubricious surface significantly reduces friction, which enhances cannulation capability and facilitates stricture access.</li>
<li><strong>Enhanced Maneuverability:</strong> It aids in smooth navigation through tortuous anatomy under fluoroscopy.</li>
<li><strong>Optimized Transition:</strong> This ensures an effective and smooth transition across the duodenoscope elevator.</li>
</ul>
Does the tip offer optimal visibility?
<p>Yes, the ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire is engineered for <strong>enhanced visualization</strong> and maneuverability during biliary procedures. It features a radiopaque tip specifically designed for superior tracking.</p>

<p>Key features ensuring optimal visibility and access include:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Radiopaque Floppy Distal Tip:</strong> Guarantees optimal fluoroscopic visibility, allowing clinicians to clearly track the guidewire for accurate placement.</li>
<li><strong>Optimized Flexibility:</strong> The design is tailored for smooth maneuvering through tortuous anatomical angles, improving access capability.</li>
<li><strong>Tapered Distal Section:</strong> A 20 cm tapered section provides the ideal flexibility profile for effective transition across the duodenoscope elevator.</li>
</ul>
How many guidewires are included per box?
<p>Each box of ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewires contains <strong>3 guidewires</strong>.</p>
Does the guidewire have precise measurement markings?
<p>Yes, the ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire is equipped with a simple yet functional <strong>endoscopic measurement system</strong> integrated directly into the wire. This system is designed to aid in stricture measurement and detect inadvertent wire movement during procedures.</p>

<p>Key features of this precise measurement system include:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Spacing:</strong> Visual markings are spaced every <strong>1 cm</strong> along the wire shaft.</li>
<li><strong>Range:</strong> The markings extend for <strong>30 cm</strong> from the distal tip of the wire.</li>
<li><strong>Movement Detection:</strong> Secondary markings are included every <strong>5 cm</strong> to assist in quick monitoring and accurate deciphering of the wire’s position.</li>
</ul>
Does the XWire Guidewire offer enhanced maneuverability?
<p>Yes, the ConMed XWire Biliary Guidewire is specifically engineered to provide superior maneuverability and precise access, especially when navigating complex anatomical angles during endoscopic procedures. Its performance is driven by several key design features:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Proprietary Nitinol Core:</strong> The guidewire utilizes a proprietary nitinol core composition that ensures excellent responsiveness and reliable shape retention for controlled movement.</li>
<li><strong>Optimized Flexibility Profile:</strong> It features a <strong>tapered distal 20 cm section</strong> and a <strong>floppy distal tip</strong>, providing the optimal flexibility required for maneuvering through tortuous anatomy and smoothly transitioning across the duodenoscope elevator.</li>
<li><strong>Superior Cannulation:</strong> The distal tip is coated with a <strong>lubricious hydrophilic material</strong>, which significantly enhances lubricity to facilitate cannulation and access to strictures.</li>
<li><strong>Enhanced Visibility:</strong> The tip is <strong>radiopaque</strong>, ensuring optimal visibility under fluoroscopy for precise positioning and controlled movement.</li>
</ul>