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Iq Hydrophilic Guide Wire
Summary: The IQ Hydrophilic Guide Wire is a medical device used to navigate through blood vessels during procedures. It is primarily used by interventional radiologists and cardiologists.
FDA Clearance Information
Pathway ?
510(k)
Number ?
K032183 ↗
Decision Date ?
August 1, 2003
Product Code ?
DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Device Class ?
Class 2
Evidence ?
419 studies
The IQ Hydrophilic Guide Wire was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on August 1, 2003. It is manufactured by Boston Scientific and classified as a Class 2 device.
What It Is
The IQ Hydrophilic Guide Wire is a specialized wire with a hydrophilic coating that allows it to glide smoothly through blood vessels. This feature is particularly useful in navigating tortuous or narrow vessels during minimally invasive procedures. The wire's design helps reduce friction, making it easier for clinicians to reach target sites with precision.
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Used to facilitate the placement and navigation of catheters within blood vessels during diagnostic or therapeutic vascular procedures.
- Intended for use with compatible intravascular catheters when vascular access and selective vessel navigation are required.
Clinical Applications
- Guiding catheters during angiography and other diagnostic vascular imaging procedures.
- Facilitating catheter placement for angioplasty and other endovascular treatments.
- Helping position delivery catheters during embolization procedures.
- Navigating tortuous or narrow vessels when selective catheter access is needed.
Practical Considerations
- Available sizes, lengths, tip shapes and stiffness should be matched to the target vessel, catheter and procedure.
- The hydrophilic coating must be properly wetted according to the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
- Use fluoroscopic or other appropriate imaging guidance and avoid excessive force, rotation or advancement against resistance because vessel injury or wire damage can occur.
- Confirm compatibility with the selected catheter and other equipment before use.
- MRI safety depends on the specific wire model and labeling; do not assume the device is safe for MRI without checking the current manufacturer’s instructions for use.
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
View Source →PubMed • 2025
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
View Source →PubMed • 2025
Tp40: a new potential prognostic and diagnostic marker for syphilis.
Microbiology spectrum
View Source →PubMed • 2025
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
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
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
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →PubMed • 2025
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 the IQ Hydrophilic Guide Wire used for?
It is used to navigate through blood vessels during procedures like angioplasty and embolization.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and cardiologists commonly use this device.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The device is indicated for use in procedures requiring vascular navigation, such as embolization.
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.