PTFE Zebra Guidewire
PTFE Zebra Guidewire
SUKO supplies PTFE zebra guidewires for endoscopic procedures, catheter guidance, and minimally invasive access. The guidewire combines a smooth PTFE outer layer with a stainless steel or nitinol core. This structure helps support controlled advancement, torque handling, and navigation through compatible catheters and complex pathways.
The PTFE outer layer provides low friction and a smooth surface. It helps reduce resistance during insertion and withdrawal. The striped design also improves visual identification during handling. Blue-and-white and yellow-and-blue patterns are available, along with other custom color combinations.
SUKO can provide stainless steel or nitinol core options for different handling requirements. Stainless steel offers strong support and a direct pushing response. Nitinol provides greater flexibility, kink resistance, and elastic recovery. Customers can also specify the guidewire length, diameter, tip design, color pattern, coating, packaging, and labeling.
PTFE Zebra Guidewire Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | PTFE Zebra Guidewire |
| Outer Material | Medical-grade PTFE |
| Core Material | Stainless steel or nitinol |
| Diameter | 0.021 in, 0.025 in, 0.035 in, 0.038 in, or custom |
| Length | Custom length available |
| Tip Design | Straight, angled, curved, or custom tip |
| Color Pattern | Blue and white, yellow and blue, or custom colors |
| Applications | Endoscopic procedures, catheter guidance, biliary access, urinary access, and minimally invasive applications |
| Quality Support | ISO 13485:2016, ISO 10993 biocompatibility evaluation support, and Class 10,000 cleanroom production |
Core Material Options
SUKO offers two common core-material options. Stainless steel provides strong support and direct torque response. Nitinol offers higher flexibility, better kink resistance, and improved elastic recovery.
| Comparison | Stainless Steel Core | Nitinol Core |
|---|---|---|
| Support | Strong support and clear pushing feedback | Flexible support with smoother adaptation |
| Torque Response | Direct rotational response | Smooth rotational movement |
| Flexibility | Moderate | High |
| Kink Resistance | May deform after excessive bending | Better kink resistance and recovery |
| Shape Recovery | Limited shape-memory effect | Superelasticity and shape-memory properties |
| Suitable Use | Pathways requiring pushability and direct feedback | Curved, narrow, or complex pathways |
SUKO supports custom guidewire development for medical-device manufacturers, distributors, and device integration projects. Please provide the required diameter, length, core material, tip design, color pattern, compatible catheter, packaging requirements, and order quantity.
