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The HI-TORQUE COMMAND 18 ST Hybrid Workhorse Guide Wire with Hydrophilic Coating

The HI-TORQUE COMMAND 18 ST Guide Wire is a hybrid workhorse peripheral guide wire that combines the advantages of nitinol and stainless steel. It features high support, superior kink resistance and long-term durability. Equipped with a 10 cm nitinol segment at the distal end and a flexible tip with 4g tip load, the wire is easy to shape. Adopting parabolic core and transitionless weld design, it delivers highly efficient torque transmission. With balanced pushability, maneuverability and crossing performance, it can effectively cross occlusive lesions and complete subintimal looping procedures, serving as a core workhorse guide wire for lesion crossing and device delivery in peripheral vascular interventions of lower extremities.

  • Intended Use :

    PTA
  • Total Length :

    210cm / 300cm
  • Outer Diameter :

    0.018"
  • Distal Core Material :

    Nitinol
  • Tip Style :

    Core-to-tip
  • Distal Coatings :

    Hydrophilic
  • Tip Load (g) :

    4
  • Radiopaque length :

    3cm
  • Tip Shape :

    Straight
  • Usage Type :

    Single Use Only

Product Overview

The HI-TORQUE COMMAND 18 ST Hybrid Workhorse Guide Wire is meticulously developed for complex peripheral vascular procedures. The proximal part adopts high-tensile 304V stainless steel core to provide powerful torque, pushability and overall support, while the 10 cm Elastinite nitinol segment at the distal end enhances flexibility and kink resistance, forming a hybrid structure with matched rigidity and softness. The flattened shapeable nitinol tip can maintain stable shape after repeated shaping and looping, reducing the frequency of guide wire replacement during operations. The distal polymer jacket is coated with hydrophilic material and the proximal section is covered with PTFE coating, which significantly reduces intravascular friction for smooth tracking. Benefiting from core-to-tip design and transitionless weld technology, it achieves 1:1 accurate torque response, enabling precise manipulation, lesion crossing and stable delivery of interventional devices in complex peripheral vessels above and below the knee.


Key Highlights

  • Hybrid Material Structure: The combination of proximal stainless steel and 10 cm distal nitinol delivers high support, excellent pushability and kink resistance for complex peripheral vascular operationsAbbott Cardiovascular.
  • Long-lasting Dual Coating: Distal hydrophilic coating and proximal PTFE coating reduce friction to ensure smooth advancement and withdrawal, minimizing vascular injury.
  • Precise Torque Transmission: Parabolic core and transitionless weld realize lossless torque conduction for accurate steering and positioning during proceduresAbbott Cardiovascular.
  • Durable & Shapeable Tip: Flattened nitinol soft tip with 4g tip load features great shape retention. It is not easy to deform after looping and reduces the cost of replacing devices.
  • Superior Lesion Crossing Capacity: Featuring outstanding support, it is specially designed for crossing occlusive lesions and completing subintimal looping to recanalize severely stenotic vessels.
  • Core-to-Tip Design: The integrated core ensures synchronous transmission of manipulation commands and improves tracking stability inside vessels.
  • Universal Device Delivery: Well-balanced overall performance guarantees smooth delivery of balloons, stents and other peripheral interventional devices.

Technical Specifications & Construction

The distal tip is shapeable with optional pre-formed J-shape. Radiopaque markers are precisely arranged at the distal end for clear fluoroscopic visibility during operation.

Coating Distal Hydrophilic Coating
Core Material Stainless Steel, Nitinol
Tip / Radiopacity Platinum-Nickel Alloy, 3 cm Radiopaque Segment
Jacket / Cover Full Polyurethane Polymer Cover
Usage Single Use Only


Typical Clinical Applications

As a widely adopted workhorse guide wire for peripheral interventional specialists, this device is mainly applied to the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vessels above and below the knee. Typical applications are as follows:

  • Percutaneous peripheral vascular intervention
  • Recanalization of occlusive lesions and severe stenosis
  • Subintimal looping procedures
  • Balloon dilatation and stent delivery & implantation
  • Access establishment for tortuous peripheral vascular lesions
  • Crossing initial lesions and device exchange for lower extremity arterial diseases

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Patient safety and clinical efficacy are our top priorities. The HI-TORQUE COMMAND 18 ST Guide Wire is manufactured in state-of-the-art cleanrooms under strict medical device quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous tests including torque response, coating adhesion, kink resistance, tip shape durability and tensile strength, to ensure stable and consistent performance in interventional labs. The product complies with international standards for peripheral interventional devices and meets clinical compliance requirements of most regions worldwide.


Ordering Information

We supply high-quality medical consumables to hospitals, clinics, and medical device distributors worldwide. Bulk ordering and customized specifications (OEM/ODM) are available upon request. Please contact our sales team to discuss wholesale pricing, shipping terms, and specific regional compliance documentation.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is the HI-TORQUE COMMAND 18 ST Guide Wire suitable for occlusive lesions and subintimal looping operations?

Yes. Equipped with a 10 cm nitinol segment and a 4g flexible tip, this guide wire has strong overall support and excellent tip shape retention. It can efficiently cross occlusive and severely stenotic lesions, and stably complete complex operations such as subintimal looping, making it an ideal choice for peripheral vessel recanalization.

 

2. Can this guidewire be re-sterilized and reused?

No. This device is strictly designated for Single Use Only. Re-sterilization and reuse will damage the hydrophilic coating, hybrid core structure and tip shape performance, and greatly increase clinical risks such as vascular injury and infection. Reuse is prohibited to ensure patient safety.

 

3. Do you support global shipping and bulk orders?

Absolutely. We partner with reliable international logistics providers to fulfill global B2B orders. Please reach out with your required volume for a customized quote and lead time estimate.

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