Device Dossier

Luge PTCA Guidewire - Catheter guide wire

Device Dossier for Luge PTCA Guidewire - Catheter guide wire (Cardiac/peripheral vascular guidewire, single-use, Class III, sponsor Boston Scientific).…

Intended purpose

Intended to facilitate the placement of balloon dilatation catheters or other therapeutic devices during PTCA or other intravascular interventional procedures. Not intended for use in the cerebral vasculature.

Functional description

The Luge PTCA Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating is a steerable guidewire available with a nominal diameter 0.014" (0.37mm) and in nominal lengths of 182 or 300cm. It is available with a shapeable straight tip or a pre-formed "J" tip.

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