34 devices · GMDN 48137
Coronary artery guidewire extensions are thin, flexible wires used during coronary angiography or angioplasty to bridge gaps between catheters. They allow physicians to swap dilation catheters without repositioning the guidewire, ensuring precise placement while maintaining vessel access.
These devices are typically single-use, polymer-coated, and supplied with an insertion tool for secure attachment to existing guidewires. Regulation varies by jurisdiction, but they are generally classified based on their role in procedural support rather than by a fixed class.
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