Apparatus and method for wetting hydrophilic-coated guide wires and catheters

摘要: A wetting device includes absorbent material for the hydrophilic coating of a medical guide wire, catheter, or other instrument to minimize friction and facilitate passage such into patient's body through another instrument. The central bore which is threaded. supported proximate point where would otherwise result when begins dry. wetted, preferably made deformable, resilient material, allowing user squeeze fluid from onto passing therethrough. porous liner may be included prevent physical contact between include slit communicating with aid in removal after use.