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Bard Hydrophilic Coated Guide Wires
Summary: The Bard Hydrophilic Coated Guide Wires are used to facilitate the placement of catheters and other devices within the vascular system. They are primarily used by interventional radiologists and cardiologists.
FDA Clearance Information
Pathway ?
510(k)
Number ?
K993000 ↗
Decision Date ?
November 2, 1999
Product Code ?
DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Device Class ?
Class 2
Evidence ?
419 studies
The Bard Hydrophilic Coated Guide Wires were cleared through the FDA's 510(k) pathway on November 2, 1999. Manufactured by C.R. Bard, this device is classified as Class 2 under product code DQX.
What It Is
The Bard Hydrophilic Coated Guide Wires are medical devices designed to assist in the placement of catheters and other interventional tools within the vascular system. They feature a hydrophilic coating that reduces friction, allowing for smoother navigation through blood vessels. This design helps minimize trauma to vessel walls and enhances procedural efficiency.
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Facilitate the placement of catheters and other devices within the vascular system.
- Support vascular access and device navigation during procedures involving blood vessels.
Clinical Applications
- Guiding vascular catheters during angiography.
- Facilitating catheter placement for endovascular treatment of vascular disease.
- Providing wire access through arterial or venous vessels when placing compatible interventional devices.
Practical Considerations
- Available wire diameter, length, tip shape, stiffness and coating characteristics vary by specific model; select a wire compatible with the planned catheter and anatomy.
- The hydrophilic coating should be activated and maintained with sterile fluid according to the device labeling. Do not allow the coating to dry during use.
- Use fluoroscopic or other appropriate imaging guidance and avoid excessive force, which can cause vessel injury, dissection, perforation or wire damage.
- MRI safety depends on the exact wire model and its labeling. Confirm MR Safe, MR Conditional or MR Unsafe status before an MRI examination; do not assume all guide wires have the same status.
- These devices are intended for trained clinicians and may be unsuitable when the selected wire cannot safely pass the vessel anatomy, when the access route is contraindicated, or when device compatibility cannot be confirmed.
Linked Studies (20)
PubMed • 2025
Onyx Liquid Embolic Agent: Basic Knowledge for Its Use in Interventional Neuroradiology.
Journal of neuroendovascular therapy
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Performance evaluation of quantitative hemoglobin A2 and fetal hemoglobin testing using commercially lyophilized vs. in-house whole blood controls in Chinese clinical laboratories: a 12-year analysis of National External Quality Assessment Data.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Clinical progress note: Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Journal of hospital medicine
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Pilot study of social media promotion of home-based self-testing for syphilis.
Sexually transmitted diseases
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Clinical development and performance of the First to Know Syphilis Self-Test for over-the-counter usage: a de novo rapid test for treponemal antibody.
Journal of clinical microbiology
View Source →PubMed • 2025
Implementation of an Opt-Out and Rapid Point-of-Care Syphilis Testing Program for Pregnant Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.
Sexually transmitted diseases
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Evaluation of Rapid Syphilis Testing Using the Syphilis Health Check in Florida, 2015-2016.
Florida public health review
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Multiplex droplet digital PCR for the detection and quantitation of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Palm Multidiagnostic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus pneumoniae Using One-Tube CRISPR/Cas12a.
Transboundary and emerging diseases
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Tp40: a new potential prognostic and diagnostic marker for syphilis.
Microbiology spectrum
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Serotonin sets up neutrophil extracellular traps to promote neuroendocrine prostate cancer metastasis in the liver.
The Journal of clinical investigation
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Application value of Philips Ingenuity TF PET/CT scanner imaging agent FAP in evaluating renal fibrosis.
Hellenic journal of nuclear medicine
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Message from Dr. Philippe T. Georgel, Guest Editor for the Marshall University Collection, Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University, and Dr. Anivandan Mukherjee, Provost of Marshall University.
Biochemistry and cell biology = Biochimie et biologie cellulaire
View Source →PubMed • 2025
Improved patient comfort and procedural efficiency using chlorhexidine-coated hydrophilic urethral catheters: a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Yeungnam medical science
RCT View Source →PubMed • 2025
pTx-Pulseq in hybrid sequences: Accessible and advanced hybrid open-source MRI sequences on Philips scanners.
Magnetic resonance in medicine
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
Comparative connectomics of Drosophila descending and ascending neurons.
Nature
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Hydrophilic-coated sheaths for reducing radial artery spasm during transradial procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences
View Source →PubMed • 2025
History of antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies : Milestones in rheumatology.
Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie
View Source →PubMed • 2025
A Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Containing Nigella sativa Oil as a Wound Dressing.
BioMed research international
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bard Hydrophilic Coated Guide Wires used for?
They are used to facilitate the placement of catheters and other devices within the vascular system, often in interventional radiology and cardiology.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and cardiologists commonly use these guide wires in various vascular procedures.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The guide wires are indicated for use in facilitating the placement of devices within the vascular system, particularly in patients with vascular obstructions or abnormalities.
Disclaimer: This page compiles publicly available regulatory and published clinical evidence for educational reference.
It does not constitute medical advice, product endorsement, or a recommendation for clinical use.
Always consult manufacturer documentation and clinical judgment for patient care decisions.