Olympus Expands VisiGlide Guidewire Lineup to Deliver Full Spectrum Solution for Endoscopies in the Biliary Tract
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Biliary endoscopy, or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), is a procedure that combines endoscopy and fluoroscopy (internal imaging to obtain real-time, moving X-ray images of internal structures). ERCP enables physicians to diagnose and treat problems in the gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and liver, such as gallstones, strictures, leaks resulting from trauma or surgery, and cancers. According to
"The navigational ability of the VisiGlide 2 exceeds any wire that I've used previously," said Dr.
Olympus VisiGlide guidewires are part of the innovative V-System, designed to enhance the success rate of ERCP. These guidewires include advanced fluoroscopic and endoscopic markings to assist with stricture measurement and a hydrophilic tip improves ductal navigation. Both 0.025- and 0.035-inch guidewires are available in 270 cm and 450 cm working lengths, with both straight and angled tips.
Coupled with the same high-performance hydrophilic coating of the standard VisiGlide, the VisiGlide 2 provides optimal tip flexibility for smooth ductal navigation, reducing risk of tissue trauma and making it an excellent choice for pancreatic anatomy. It can be used for guiding and exchanging endoscopic accessories in the biliary system, including the common bile, cystic, pancreatic and right and left hepatic ducts. The VisiGlide 2 is also safe to use during sphincterotomy.
Key features of the VisiGlide 2 include:
- Precise Control: A flexible tip paired with Terumo's Glidewire coating provides excellent navigation for tight ductal anatomy, such as strictures and pancreatic ducts.
- Atraumatic Design: A tapered core wire at the hydrophilic distal tip provides optimal flexibility and soft tissue contact to work well in sensitive anatomy.
- Excellent Torque: One-to-one torque control as well as a tapered hydrophilic tip aid in guidewire navigation and selective duct insertion. The angled tip version of VisiGlide 2 further enhances control during delicate procedures.
- Signature Brand Features: VisiGlide 2 maintains the key features of the VisiGlide product line, including a 0.025-inch diameter with the stiffness of a 0.035-inch guidewire, highly visible radiopaque and endoscopic markings, and proprietary coatings.
"We are very excited to launch the VisiGlide 2 ERCP guidewire to handle the complex challenges encountered during advanced biliary endoscopies," said
Olympus VisiGlide 2 guidewires will be showcased
For more information about VisiGlide 2, please contact Olympus customer service at 1-800-848-9024 or visit medical.olympusamerica.com/products/guidewires/visiglide-2-guidewires.
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