Abbott BMW Guide Wire with hi-torque balance middleweight universal guide wire is a front-line guide wire offering a unique balance of support and flexibility, with enhancements in the areas of device compatibility, distal access, deliverability in tortuous anatomy and tip durability.

INDICATIONS FOR USE

This HI-TORQUE Guide Wire is intended to facilitate the placement of balloon dilatation catheters during Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) and Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA). This guide wire may also be used with compatible stent devices during therapeutic procedures

.CONTRAINDICATIONS

Not intended for use in the cerebral vasculature or with atherectomy devices.device is designed and intended for ONE-TIME USE ONLY. Do not resterilize and / or reuse.Carefully observe the instructions under “Do Not” and “Do” below. Failure to do so may result in vessel trauma, guide wire damage, guide wire tip separation, or stent damage. If resistance is observed at any time, determine the cause under fluoroscopy and take reme­dial action as needed. Use the most suitable guide wire for the lesion being treated.

PRECAUTIONS

Guide wires are delicate instruments and should be handled carefully. Prior to use and when possible during the procedure, inspect the guide wire carefully for bends, kinks, or other damage. Do not use damaged guide wires. Using a damaged guide wire may result in vessel damage and / or inaccurate torque response.Confirm the compatibility of the guide wire diameter with the interventional device before actual use.Free movement of the guide wire within the interventional device is an important feature of a steerable guide wire system because it gives the user valuable tactile information. Test the system for any resistance prior to use. Adjust or replace the hemostatic valve with an adjustable valve if it is found to inhibit guide wire movement.Never attach the torque device to the modified portion of the proximal end of the extendable guide wire; otherwise, guide wire damage may occur, preventing the ability to attach the DOC Guide Wire Extension.HI-TORQUE Guide Wires with Hydrophilic Coating: Avoid abrasion of the hydrophilic coating.Do not withdraw or manipulate the hydrophilic-coated wire in a metal cannula or sharp-edged object.ADVERSE EVENTSPotential Adverse Events associated with use of this device may include the following but not limited to perforation, dissection, occlusion, myocardial infarction, embolism and infection.