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Roadrunner Uniglide Hydrophilic Wire Guide
Summary: The Roadrunner Uniglide Hydrophilic Wire Guide is a medical device used to facilitate the placement of catheters and other devices within the vascular system. It is commonly used by interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons.
FDA Clearance Information
Pathway ?
510(k)
Number ?
K130766 ↗
Decision Date ?
July 17, 2013
Product Code ?
DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Device Class ?
Class 2
Evidence ?
419 studies
The Roadrunner Uniglide Hydrophilic Wire Guide was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on July 17, 2013. Manufactured by Cook, it is a Class 2 device under product code DQX.
What It Is
The Roadrunner Uniglide Hydrophilic Wire Guide is a flexible, hydrophilic-coated wire designed to aid in the navigation of catheters and other medical devices through the vascular system. Its hydrophilic coating reduces friction, allowing for smoother passage through blood vessels. This device is particularly useful in procedures requiring precise catheter placement.
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Facilitation of catheter placement within the vascular system.
- Guidance of compatible intravascular devices during vascular procedures.
Clinical Applications
- Guiding catheters for vascular diagnostic procedures.
- Supporting catheter placement during endovascular treatment of vascular disease.
- Facilitating access and device positioning within peripheral blood vessels.
- Helping navigate vessels when catheter placement is technically difficult.
Practical Considerations
- Available size, length, and tip configurations should be matched to the access site, target vessel, catheter, and procedure.
- The wire should be used with a compatible catheter or device and handled under appropriate imaging guidance.
- The hydrophilic coating is activated by wetting according to the instructions for use; avoid allowing the wire to dry during use.
- Do not force the wire against resistance. Vessel injury, dissection, perforation, or wire damage can occur with excessive force or improper handling.
- MRI safety depends on the specific model and labeling; verify the current product-specific MRI conditions before scanning.
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 Roadrunner Uniglide Hydrophilic Wire Guide used for?
It is used to facilitate the placement of catheters and other devices within the vascular system.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons commonly use this device.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
It is indicated for use in patients requiring vascular access for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
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.