The ASAHI Gladius MG CTO Coronary Guidewire (REF AP14R023S) is a specialty coronary guidewire designed by Asahi Intecc to support interventional cardiologists during complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with a particular focus on chronic total occlusion (CTO) crossing strategies. Built around Asahi's ACT ONE core-to-tip construction, the Gladius MG aims to deliver a balance of tip load, torque transmission and tactile feedback in tortuous coronary anatomy.

Key Features
Core-to-tip ACT ONE construction for 1:1 torque response and tip durability.
Tapered tip geometry intended to facilitate microchannel tracking in CTO lesions.
Hydrophilic polymer coating along the distal segment to reduce friction during navigation.
Stainless steel core wire engineered for shape retention and pushability.
Designed for use with microcatheter support in antegrade and retrograde CTO approaches.

Clinical Applications
Intended for introducing and positioning interventional devices within the coronary vasculature.
Commonly selected for CTO crossing attempts where controlled tip steerability is required.
Supports antegrade wire escalation and microchannel tracking strategies.
May be considered as part of a structured CTO guidewire algorithm alongside other Asahi specialty wires.

Product Information
Brand: Asahi (Asahi Intecc)
Product: Gladius MG CTO Coronary Guidewire
Reference / UPN: AP14R023S
Category: Coronary Guidewires
Diameter: 0.014 in (nominal coronary guidewire profile)
Length: Not specified in the located sources
Tip Load: Not specified in the located sources
Coating: Hydrophilic distal coating; uncoated proximal segment
Core Material: Stainless steel with ACT ONE core-to-tip technology
Sterility / Single Use: Supplied sterile for single use as labeled by the manufacturer
Regulatory Status: Refer to the manufacturer's official IFU and regional regulatory documentation.