Terumo Interventional Systems Expands Its Renowned Glidewire® Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire Product Line

February 12, 2008 -- Somerset, New Jersey -- With its unique double angle to facilitate the selection of vessels that lie at, or originate at, difficult to access angles and take-offs, the Bolia curve is among the new additions to the Terumo Glidewire Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire product line.
In a continuous effort to provide physicians with new tools to help ensure procedural success, Terumo Interventional Systems has expanded its Glidewire product line to include 11 new guidewire configurations including a brand new tip shape design, the Bolia curve.
The Bolia curve, named for Dr. Aman Bolia who helped Terumo develop this unique tip shape, is designed to facilitate selection of vessels that are difficult to access.
Already having an extensive selection of hydrophilic coated nitinol wires, including a wide choice of 0.018” and shapeable tip Glidewires, Terumo has further expanded its offering as a response to customers’ requests. The additions include the unique 1 cm taper, available in different lengths and stiffness, as well as an 80 cm 0.035” and 0.038” Glidewire.

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