SplashWire® Hydrophilic Steerable Guide Wire
The Merit SplashWire® combines optimum lubricity, exceptional torque response, and enhanced visibility — helping you achieve successful outcomes even in the most complex cases. Now available in 1.5-mm and 3.0-mm J-tip wires and long-taper options, with your choice of standard or stiff configurations.
Features & Benefits
- Proven 1:1 Torque Response — Nitinol core delivers true one-to-one torqueability for smooth navigation in tortuous vessels
- Kink Resistance — Kink-resistant nitinol core maintains shape while navigating complex anatomy
- Superior Lubricity — Resilient hydrated gel coating provides constant lubricity superior to market-leading hydrophilic guide wires
- Enhanced Fluoroscopic Visibility — Tungsten-infused polymer jacket boosts visualization for accurate positioning
- Excellent Trackability — Compatible with other devices for reliable performance through challenging vasculature
Available Configurations
- Angled & Straight Tips — For added flexibility when you need it
- Stiff Configuration — When more support and pushability are desired
- Transradial Options — 220 cm wire lengths for radial access (angled and straight)
- Small Vessel Cannulation — 0.018" & 0.025" diameter wires for optimizing small vessel access
- SeaDragon2™ Torque Device — Compatible accessory for enhanced guide wire tip manipulation
Ordering Information
| Catalog # | Diameter | Length | Tip | Configuration | Tip Length | Coating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSWSTDA1880 | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Angled | Standard | 3 cm | Hydrophilic |
| MSWSTDA3580 | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Angled | Standard | 3 cm | Hydrophilic |
| MSWSTDA3880 | 0.038" (0.97 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Angled | Standard | 3 cm | Hydrophilic |
| MSWSTDS3580 | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Straight | Standard | 3 cm | Hydrophilic |
| MSWSTFA3580 | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Angled | Stiff | 3 cm | Hydrophilic |
| MSWSTFA3880 | 0.038" (0.97 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Angled | Stiff | 3 cm | Hydrophilic |
| MSWSTFS3580 | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Straight | Stiff | 3 cm | Hydrophilic |