Merit Medical Tenor Steerable Guidewire IFU - Manual (Page 5)

proximal end of the guidewire.
• In order to aid in the selective placement of the
catheter into a particular vessel, gently rotate the
proximal end of the guidewire as it
is advanced forward.
• Use accepted angiographic techniques to steer
the guidewire to the intended location.
Warning: Always maintain visualization of the
guidewire under fluoroscopy, ensuring that the tip is
moving freely when torque is applied.
•
When the desired guidewire position is achieved,
secure the guidewire in place
while tracking the catheter over it and to the
treatment location.
• Once the micro-catheter is in position, gently
remove the guidewire prior to any intervention.
CAUTION:
PX Only: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to use by
or on the order of a licensed physician.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
There are no known contraindications for the use of
steerable guidewires.
STORAGE:
Store the Tenor Steerable Guidewire in a cool, dark, dry
area.
COMPATIBILITY:
The Tenor Steerable Guidewire is compatible with
catheters which use 0.014” or 0.018” guidewires in
intravascular procedures.
BioSphere Medical assumes no liability with
respect to instruments reused, reprocessed
or re-sterilized, and makes no warranties,
expressed or implied, including, but not limited
to, merchantability or fitness for intended use
with respect to such instrument.
Information on packaging:
Symbol Designation
Manufacturer: Name & Address
Use by date: year-month
Batch code
Catalogue number
Do not resterilize
Do not use if package is damaged
Keep away from sunlight
Keep dry
Do not re-use
Caution -
Refer to Instructions For Use
Sterilized using ethylene oxide
EC mark logo -
Notified body identification : 0459
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