Flexing

The portion of the guidewire under test is subjected to repeated reverse bending and straightening for up to 20 times, then examined for damage and flaking of the coating.

Service Levels

Applicable Standards

  • ISO 11070:2014
    Sterile single-use intravascular introducers, dilators and guidewires

Related Tests

OLE/QV


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