Cook Amplatz Fixed Extra Stiff Core Wire Guide G53559
Amplatz Fixed Extra Stiff Core Wire Guide G53559 is a urological guidewire used to establish ureteral access and support device placement. It features a stainless-steel fixed core with PTFE coating for low-friction passage. The wire has a 0.035-inch diameter, 145 cm length, and a 5 cm flexible straight tip.
This extra-stiff wire guide is designed for urology procedures where firm support and strong shaft stability are required—such as placing or exchanging stents or catheters. Its stainless-steel core gives high rigidity and pushability, helping instruments advance over the wire without buckling. The PTFE coating reduces friction, enabling smoother, gentler navigation through urinary anatomy and minimizing tissue trauma. The 5 cm flexible tip offers atraumatic distal navigation while the stiff shaft ensures reliable support in challenging or tortuous ureteral paths.
Technical Specification
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core material | Stainless steel (fixed core) |
| Outer diameter | 0.035 inch (≈ 0.89 mm) |
| Length | 145 cm |
| Tip configuration | Straight flexible tip |
| Tip length | 5 cm flexible distal tip |
| Coating | PTFE (low-friction) |
| Stiffness type | Extra-stiff shaft |
Product Also Knows As:
Amplatz Extra Stiff Core Wire Guide G53559, Cook Amplatz AES-035145, Amplatz 0.035″ 145 cm PTFE Fixed-Core Guidewire, Amplatz extra-stiff urological guidewire, Cook Amplatz PTFE wire guide G53559
