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The Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) Kayak™ Hydrophilic Guide Wires are intended to facilitate the placement of a catheter during diagnostic or interventional procedures. The wire can be torqued to facilitate navigation through tortuous arteries and/or avoid unwanted side branches. This device is not intended for use in the coronary arteries or the neurovasculature.

The Kayak™ Hydrophilic Guide Wires are steerable guide wires available in a nominal diameter of 0.035 and 0.038 inches and nominal lengths of 80, 150 and 180 centimeters. The available tip flexibilities will be • Standard, • Stiff • Long Taper. The distal three centimeters of all models are available in straight and pre-formed angled tip design. The Kayak™ Hydrophilic Guide Wire consists of the following three components: • nickel titanium core • polyurethane jacket • hydrophilic coating. The full length of the guide wire has a polyurethane jacket containing tungsten encasing the core wire. The full length of the guide wire has a hydrophilic coating for lubricity.