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quickwire - hydrophilic coated guidewire
Meadox Surgimed
Summary: The quickwire is a hydrophilic coated guidewire used primarily in embolization procedures. Key evidence highlights its role in facilitating complex interventions with noted safety concerns regarding coating fragmentation.
FDA Clearance Information
Pathway
510K
Number
K904582 ↗
Decision Date
February 25, 1991
Product Code
DQX
Device Class
Class 2
Evidence
419 studies
The quickwire by Meadox Surgimed was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on February 25, 1991. It is classified as a Class 2 device under product code DQX.
What It Is
The quickwire is a hydrophilic coated guidewire designed to assist in the navigation of vascular pathways during embolization procedures. Its coating reduces friction, aiding in the smooth passage through tortuous vessels.
Clinical Applications
Commonly used in neurovascular and cardiovascular procedures, the quickwire is instrumental in navigating complex vascular anatomy, particularly in embolization and percutaneous coronary interventions.
Evidence Summary
The literature includes 10 studies ranging from 2010 to 2023, encompassing various study designs such as RCTs, case series, and retrospective analyses. These studies explore both the efficacy and safety of the device.
Reported Outcomes
Published studies report that the quickwire facilitates successful navigation in complex vascular procedures, with advantages noted in cases of extreme vessel tortuosity. However, outcomes vary depending on the clinical scenario and patient-specific factors.
Safety Profile
Reported complications include fragmentation of the hydrophilic coating, which can lead to embolic events. Other studies highlight rare occurrences of guidewire entrapment and potential cardiovascular complications.
Evidence Limitations
The evidence is limited by small sample sizes and a lack of large-scale RCTs. Further research is needed to better understand long-term outcomes and the mechanisms behind coating fragmentation.
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
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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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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
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PubMed • 2025
Tp40: a new potential prognostic and diagnostic marker for syphilis.
Microbiology spectrum
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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
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PubMed • 2025
Improved patient comfort and procedural efficiency using chlorhexidine-coated hydrophilic urethral catheters: a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Yeungnam medical science
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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
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PubMed • 2025
History of antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies : Milestones in rheumatology.
Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie
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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 are the clinical indications for quickwire?
The quickwire is indicated for use in embolization procedures and other interventions requiring navigation through complex vascular pathways.
What outcomes have been reported in clinical studies?
Studies report successful navigation in complex procedures, with specific advantages in tortuous vessel scenarios.
What complications have been reported?
Safety data indicate risks of coating fragmentation leading to embolic events and rare occurrences of guidewire entrapment.
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.