PTFE BMW Guide Wire

Tetrafluoroethylene, sometimes known as PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), is a synthetic fluoropolymer best known under the trade name Teflon. It is a flexible material with numerous uses in a variety of industries, including the medical sector. PTFE is frequently used in medicine to create tools like guide wires.

A guide wire is a small, flexible gadget that resembles a wire and is used during surgical procedures to direct the placement of different devices or therapies. It is frequently utilised in minimally invasive procedures, including cardiology and interventional radiology.

Product details

Length	190CM
Brand	Abbott
Item Code	1001780J
Material	PTFE
Disposables	Yes
Automation Grade	Manual
Packaging Type	Box
Usage/Application	Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is PTFE used?

A: Polytetrafluoroethylene is known as PTFE. It is a synthetic tetrafluoroethylene fluoropolymer that is renowned for being exceptionally nonstick and having great heat, chemical, and electrical conductivity resistance.

Q: What exactly are guide wires?

A: A guide wire is a thin, flexible wire that is used during medical procedures to move and direct medical devices like catheters and stents through blood vessels or other bodily cavities. It facilitates access and positioning at the desired target spot.

Q: How are PTFE guide wires used in BMWs?

A: The guide wires used in medical procedures, including those carried out by BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG), are frequently coated with PTFE. The PTFE coating offers a lubricious surface that lowers friction and makes it possible to move easily through the complex circulatory system of the body.

Q: What benefits do PTFE-coated guide wires offer?

A: Guide wires with PTFE coatings have a number of benefits. The nonstick properties of PTFE make it less likely that the wire will adhere to blood vessel walls, making it easier to manoeuvre through complicated anatomy. Smoother and more precise movements are made possible by the PTFE coating's reduced friction properties. Additionally, PTFE is biocompatible, which means the body tolerates it well and has no negative reactions to it.

Q: Do PTFE guide wires come with any dangers or restrictions?

A: Although PTFE guide wires are generally safe to use, they do have potential dangers, just like any other medical device. Rarely, the PTFE coating on the wire may flake or peel off, which might result in blood vessel embolisation (blockage). Additionally, it is possible to harm or perforate a vessel if too much force is used or if the wire is employed improperly. To reduce these dangers, suitable usage guidelines and practises must be used.