Grand Slam
Grand Slam | |
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Name | Grand Slam |
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Device type | Guidewire |
Class | Support |
Tip coating | Hydrophobic |
Shaft coating | Hydrophobic |
Tip load (gf) | 0.7 0.7 gf
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Tip diameter (inch) | 0.014 0.014 inch
0.356 mm |
Tip cross-sectional area (mm2) | 0.099 0.099 mm²
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Penetration force (gf/mm2) | 7 7 gf/mm²
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Core | Composite |
Tip shape | Straight |
Shaft diameter (inch) | 0.014 0.014 inch
0.356 mm |
Radiopaque length (cm) | 4 4 cm
|
Spring coil length (cm) | 4 4 cm
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Usable length (cm) | 180, 300 |
Manufacturer | Asahi Intecc |
Product page | Link |
Grand Slam is a coronary guide wire from Asahi Intecc. It has a short spring coil segment distally (4 cm) which increases the stiffness of the shaft. It is classified as "Support" guide wire and is typically used as a rail or a buddy wire to help deliver equipment in tortuous coronaries.