Boston Scientific Launches Kinetix Guidewire

April 22, 2010—Boston Scientific Corporation (Natick, MA) announced the launch of the Kinetix guidewire for use in percutaneous coronary intervention procedures. The device features a microcut nitinol sleeve and a nitinol distal core to provide increased and improved torque control compared to conventional spring coil guidewire, as well as flexibility and a soft distal tip. The company will begin a phased launch of the device immediately and will expand to full product availability by the third quarter of 2010.

“The Kinetix guidewire provided exceptional torque and flexibility,” commented Joseph DeGregorio, MD, who performed the first procedure using the device. “It's rare to find a workhorse guidewire that combines outstanding deliverability of the wire, support for device deliverability, and an excellent safety profile.”