Grand Slam
| Grand Slam | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| 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.
