Guidewires Tip Flexibility Tester

Guidewires Tip Flexibility Tester | ISO 11070, FDA Guidance (16007)

Guidewires Tip Flexibility Tester – ToronMed™ GTFT01 is a specialized instrument designed to evaluate the tip flexibility of intravascular guidewires and catheters. With its advanced displacement measurement system, high-precision load cell, and real-time data processing, this tester provides accurate and repeatable results for R&D laboratories, medical device manufacturers, and regulatory compliance testing.

Standards Compliance

The ToronMed™ GTFT01 Guidewires Tip Flexibility Tester is designed in accordance with:

  • ISO 11070 – Intravascular catheters – Sterile and single-use intravascular catheters
  • FDA Guidance (16007) – Coronary, Peripheral, and Neurovascular Guidewires – Performance Tests and Recommended Labeling

Standard Configuration

  • Main instrument unit
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen interface
  • Transparent test base (2 pcs)
  • Measuring block
  • Micro printer
  • Test fixture

Why Choose Guidewires Tip Flexibility Tester – ToronMed™ GTFT01?

The Guidewires Tip Flexibility Tester – ToronMed™ GTFT01 ensures precision, compliance, and reliability for evaluating guidewire and catheter tip flexibility. With its large touchscreen interface, automated calibration, transparent observation base, and GMP-ready data management, it is the ideal solution for medical device manufacturers, inspection authorities, and R&D centers. By ensuring flexibility standards are met, this tester helps guarantee safety, durability, and clinical performance of interventional devices.

  • Basic Applications
    • Intravascular guidewires
  • Extended Applications
    • Thin catheters
    • Other interventional devices requiring tip flexibility testing

  • High Accuracy & Repeatability
    Imported load cell ensures 0.5% FS accuracy, with stable performance and long service life.
  • Advanced Displacement Control
    Accuracy up to 0.1 mm, with stepless adjustment and precise control over the testing process.
  • 10.1-Inch Color Touchscreen
    Intuitive interface with real-time curve display and data analysis.
  • Transparent Test Base
    Professionally designed base allows clear observation of guidewire behavior during testing.
  • Data Management
    Stores 100,000+ test records, with micro printer and USB interface for convenient data transfer and reporting.
  • User-Defined Testing
    Adjustable curve points for customized test profiles and flexible research applications.
  • Automated Calibration & Judgment
    Simplifies operation while ensuring reliable performance.
  • Data Security (Optional)
    GMP-compliant software with user management, authority levels, and audit trail capabilities.
  • Safety Protection
    Over-range shutdown automatically prevents sensor overload.

Test Principle

The Guidewires Tip Flexibility Tester applies controlled force to the tip of a guidewire or catheter, measuring its displacement and resistance. This simulates clinical conditions to evaluate flexibility, durability, and overall product safety. Results are recorded, analyzed, and stored automatically.

Specification

Value

Test Range0–500 g
Accuracy0.5% FS
Resolution0.001 g
Displacement Range0.001–40.000 mm
Displacement Resolution0.001 mm
Test Speed0–10 mm/s
Speed Accuracy±0.01 mm/s
Dimensions500 × 400 × 350 mm
Net Weight21 kg
VoltageAC 220V 50Hz (110V is also available)

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