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Guidewire wisper wire

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Overview

The performance characteristics of the Wisper wire include the following:

Structure

  • Durasteel™ Core-to-tip designed to improve steering, durable shape retention and tactile feedback
  • Full Polymer cover with Hydrophilic coating intended for deliverability and smooth lesion access
  • Responsease™ “transitionless” core grind designed to provide improved tracking and better torque response
  • Tip coils designed to provide softer, shapeable tip and also improve tactile feedback


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