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A new deflector handle for catheter exchange.

I F Hawkins, M C Hawkins

    Radiology
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Modified deflecting handles and wires allow deflectors to function as exchange wires. This innovation enhances versatility for various guidewire types and tip configurations in medical procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Devices
    • Interventional Cardiology
    • Surgical Technology

    Background:

    • Standard deflecting handles and wires have limitations in versatility.
    • Existing devices may not accommodate a range of guidewire types or stiffness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To modify standard deflecting handles and wires.
    • To enable deflectors to be utilized as exchange wires.
    • To enhance compatibility with diverse guidewire characteristics.

    Main Methods:

    • Removal of spherical knobs from the proximal end of the deflecting wire.
    • Attachment of simple inserts to the deflector handle.
    • Testing compatibility with various deflector wire extensions (J or straight floppy tips).

    Main Results:

    • The modified deflector handle successfully functions as an exchange wire.
    • The system accommodates deflector wires with different length extensions.
    • The handle is compatible with guidewires of variable stiffness.

    Conclusions:

    • The modifications provide a more adaptable and versatile deflector system.
    • This innovation improves usability with a broader range of guidewires.
    • The enhanced deflector system offers improved procedural flexibility.

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