203 devices · GMDN 45623
General-purpose non-vascular guidewires are flexible metal wires used to guide catheters or other interventional tools through body lumens like the gastrointestinal tract, airways, or urinary system. They help navigate narrow passages, ensuring precise placement for procedures such as stenting, dilation, or diagnostic imaging.
These devices are typically single-use and come in various sizes and configurations, often with fluoroscopic markers for visibility under X-ray. Regulation varies by jurisdiction, but they are generally classified based on their intended use and risk profile, with supply typically through medical distributors or direct from manufacturers.
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