The HydroSteer™ workhorse nitinol guide wire is designed for durability and flexibility to meet anatomical challenges in interventional peripheral and diagnostic procedures.
Steer With Success
HydroSteer™ Guide Wires are available in 150 cm, 180 cm and 260 cm lengths.
Nitinol Guide Wire Core
- Offers kink resistance, maintains excellent flexibility, and provides durability for navigating through tortuous vasculature1
Polymer Jacket
- Enhances trackability1
Lubricious Hydrophilic Coating
- Provides enhanced navigation through challenging anatomy1
Optional Torque Device
- Enhances steerability by aiding directional control of the peripheral guide wire during use
Ordering Information2
| Product | Part Number | Diameter | Length | Description | “J” Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HydroSteer™ | 405057 | 0.035 in | 150 cm | Standard, Angled | Regular tip taper |
| HydroSteer™ | 405061 | 0.035 in | 180 cm | Standard, Angled | Regular tip taper |
| HydroSteer™ | 405063 | 0.035 in | 260 cm | Standard, Angled | Regular tip taper |
| HydroSteer™ | 405099 | N/A | N/A | HydroSteer™ Torque Device | N/A |
Reference
- Tóth et al. How to select a guidewire: technical features and key characteristics. Heart 2015;101:645-652
- Data on file at Abbott
MAT-2006304 v3.0
HydroSteer™ Guidewires
INDICATIONS
Abbott Medical guidewires are intended for use in the percutaneous introduction of catheters.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are no known contraindications for this device.
WARNINGS
Do not reuse this device. Discard after one procedure. Thorough cleaning of biological and foreign material is not possible. Adverse patient reactions may result from reuse of this device.
- The hydrophilic guidewire may slide entirely into the catheter, sheath introducer, vessel dilator or other device because of its low sliding friction. To prevent this, keep at least 5 cm of the wire protruding from the device fitting at all times.
- To prevent possible tissue damage, care should be taken when manipulating a device over a guidewire during the device’s placement and withdrawal. If resistance is felt during device placement, discontinue the procedure and determine the cause of resistance before proceeding.
If the cause of resistance cannot be determined, remove the guidewire and device as a unit to prevent possible damage and/or complications. - When using a guidewire, potential exists for thrombus formation or emboli, arterial or venous wall damage and/or plaque dislodgment. The physician should be familiar with the literature concerning the complications of angiography.
- Abbott Medical does not recommend a particular technique for the use of this guidewire. The steps contained in the directions are for information purposes only. Each physician should evaluate their appropriateness according to individual patient condition and his or her medical training and experience.
CAUTION
DO NOT alter this device.
Federal law (U.S.) restricts this device to the sale and use by or on the order of a physician.
Prior to use, inspect for damage. If damaged, DO NOT USE.
This device is sterilized by ethylene oxide gas and intended for one-time use only. Do not use any unit if its package is opened or damaged. Do not resterilize and/or reuse.
Carefully read all instructions prior to use. Observe all warnings and cautions. Failure to do so may result in complications.
Avoid manipulating or withdrawing the 
hydrophilic guidewire back through a metal needle or cannula. A sharp edge may scrape the coating or shear the guidewire. A catheter, introducer sheath, or vessel dilator should replace the needle as soon as the guidewire has been inserted in the vessel.
It is recommended that a plastic torque device be used to handle the hydrophilic guidewire. Use of a metal torque device may damage the wire.
STORE IN A COOL, DARK, DRY PLACE.
COMPLICATIONS
Procedures requiring percutaneous catheter/guidewire introduction should not be attempted by physicians unfamiliar with the possible complications. Complications may occur during certain procedures but may not be limited to air embolism, hematoma formation, sepsis/infection, excessive bleeding, vessel damage.
MAT-2632334 v3.0
HydroSteer™
Torque Device
INDICATIONS
Abbott Medical HydroSteer™ Torque Device is intended for use with HydroSteer™ or other guidewires to aid in manipulation of the wire.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are no known contraindications for this device.
WARNINGS
Do not reuse this device. Discard after one procedure. Thorough cleaning of biological and foreign material is not possible. Adverse patient reactions may result from reuse of this device.
Abbott Medical does not recommend a particular technique for the use of this device. The steps contained in the directions are for information purposes only. Each physician should evaluate their appropriateness according to individual patient condition and his or her medical training and experience.
COMPLICATIONS
Procedures requiring percutaneous catheter/guidewire introduction should not be attempted by physicians unfamiliar with the possible complications. Complications may occur during certain procedures but may not be limited to air embolism, hematoma formation, sepsis/infection, excessive bleeding, vessel damage.
MAT-2008756 v2.0