Quickwire - Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire

FDA-Cleared Indications

• Used to facilitate the placement and positioning of catheters within blood vessels during diagnostic or therapeutic intravascular procedures.
• Intended for use with compatible intravascular catheters under fluoroscopic guidance.

Clinical Applications

• Guidewire assistance during vascular catheterization.
• Navigation through tortuous or difficult vascular anatomy.
• Catheter positioning during embolization procedures when consistent with the device labeling.
• Guidewire support for other labeled diagnostic or therapeutic endovascular procedures.

Reported off-label uses

• Use in selected complex neurovascular interventions beyond the specific indications in the original labeling.
• Use as an exchange or support wire in procedures not specifically identified in the original device labeling.

Off-label use: these uses are reported in practice or the literature but are not part of the FDA-cleared indications. Physicians may use a cleared device off-label based on their medical judgment; the manufacturer may not promote off-label uses.

Practical Considerations

• Use only with catheters and accessories compatible with the wire's diameter, length, tip configuration, and intended vascular application.
• Hydrophilic coatings should be activated and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; inadequate wetting can increase friction.
• Avoid excessive force, sharp bending, repeated manipulation, or withdrawal through a tight catheter, which may damage the wire or coating.
• Inspect the wire before use and discontinue it if the coating, tip, or wire structure appears damaged; coating fragmentation can cause embolic complications.
• MRI safety status, available sizes, and maximum recommended indwelling time should be confirmed in the current manufacturer labeling. This guidewire is generally intended for temporary procedural use rather than implantation.