| From Torque Response to Smart Transitions, Cordis' WIZDOM Steerable Guidewire Leads the Way. | | | Linear Torque Response Test* 
| The Cordis WIZDOM steerable guidewire provides unparalleled torque transmission to the distal tip of the wire. This exceptional torque is the result of its broad transition corewire design, one-piece construction and its proprietary FLEX-JOINT Bond. In this linear torque response test, the WIZDOM steerable guidewire yields up to 355% more torque transmission to the distal tip than other guidewires tested. |
| Tortuosity Torque Response Test*  | Clearly leading the way, the Cordis WIZDOM steerable guidewire is exceptional in its ability to negotiate tortuosities and to maintain torque transmission to the distal tip. When placed in the tortuous model, the WIZDOM steerable guidewire demonstrated equivalent torque transmission to the linear torque response test and up to 150% more torque than other steerable guidewires tested. 
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| Distal Tip Transition Profile* 
| The WIZDOM steerable guidewire features long, broad and gently tapered transition segments due to its Colinear TRI-TAPER corewire design. This focuses directional control to the distal tip by providing a linear pathway for push and torque transmission while guarding against buckling and prolapsing. This is further enhanced by its one-piece corewire construction and FLEX-JOINT Bond which provides lateral flexibility and uninterrupted torque control. Compare this to the Hi-Torque Floppy II2 with its stiff metal solder joint and abrupt transition at the distal tip. |
| FLEX-JOINT Bond vs. Metal Solder* 
| The WIZDOM steerable guidewire incorporates a proprietary FLEX-JOINT Bond in the 2.5cm - 3.0cm region from the distal tip. Cordis' proprietary FLEX-JOINT technology adds strength and flexibility to the distal corewire transition. Short transition wires like the ACS Hi-Torque Floppy II2 steerable guidewire feature short, abrupt transitions from the distal tip to the corewire. The first abrupt transition includes a stiff solder joint that may lead to prolapsing of the distal tip and loss of torque transmission. |
| | Patented One-Piece Collinear Tri-Taper Corewire The one-piece core and FLEX-JOINT Bond provide a smooth transition - Broad transition corewire design for enhanced linear control of the wire at it is steered and advanced through the coronary anatomy.
| - Easily navigates through acute take-offs.
- FLEX-JOINT Bond maintains strength and flexibility of distal corewire transition.
| - DURAGLIDE coating and PTFE sleeve provide enhanced lubricity.
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* Data on File
1 SCIMED and EnTre II are trademarks of SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.
2 ACS, Hi-Torque Floppy II, Hi-Torque Traverse and Hi-Torque Balance are trademarks of Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
3 USCI and Hi-PerFlex are trademarks of C.R. Bard, Inc.
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