What type of stiffness does a Rosen guidewire have?

The Rosen guidewire is known for its versatility in interventional procedures, particularly in navigating through the vascular system. It has a medium to stiff stiffness profile, which allows it to provide a balance between flexibility and stability. This characteristic is essential for navigating through areas with varying tortuosity while still maintaining enough rigidity to support the passage of catheters and other devices.

The medium/stiff nature of the Rosen guidewire facilitates its use in a wide range of clinical applications, such as in the placement of vascular access devices or in aiding the advance of catheters through challenging anatomical structures. This stiffness helps improve pushability while minimizing the risk of kinking, making it a reliable choice in interventional radiology settings. The ability to maneuver through complex vascular paths while providing sufficient torque transmission is a crucial advantage of this type of guidewire.