ASAHI CHIKAI®Product Code (REF): WAIN-CKI-200
ASAHI CHIKAI® is Asahi Intecc's primary neurovascular microguidewire, engineered specifically for the demands of intracranial navigation where vessel diameters are small, tortuosity is extreme, and even minimal tip force can cause dissection or perforation. The wire's 0.014 in (0.36 mm) outer diameter is compatible with the full range of neurovascular microcatheters, and its 170 cm hydrophilic coating — nearly the full working length — provides low-friction advancement through the cerebral vasculature from the internal carotid artery to distal M2/M3 and anterior communicating branches. The CHIKAI's defining clinical characteristic is its steerable tip response: the wire transmits rotation predictably enough to allow superselective navigation to small branches while maintaining the soft tip compliance needed to avoid vessel wall injury. It is used as the primary access wire for aneurysm coiling (guiding the microcatheter to the aneurysm sac), AVM embolization, intracranial stent and flow diverter delivery, and parent-vessel protection during complex neuro procedures. The round-curve tip variant (WAIN-CKI-200-RC) provides a pre-formed deflection that aids navigation around sharp vessel turns without requiring manual tip shaping. CHIKAI is available in 200 cm and 300 cm lengths in both straight and round-curve tip shapes.
Available under product codes WAIN-CKI-200, WAIN-CKI-200-RC, WAIN-CKI-300, WAIN-CKI-300-RC.
Sizes & Specifications
- Diameter
- 0.014 in (0.36 mm)
- Usable length
- 200 cm / 300 cm
- Coating
- Hydrophilic tip
Manufacturer: Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · Reference source: medical.asahi-intecc.com
Design & Technology
Technical characteristics and diagrams as published by Asahi Intecc.
Structure
Product Identification & Specifications
Reference identifiers for procurement, registration and tender documentation.
| Product Code | WAIN-CKI-200 |
|---|---|
| REF Numbers | WAIN-CKI-200, WAIN-CKI-200-RC, WAIN-CKI-300, WAIN-CKI-300-RC |
| Manufacturer | Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. |
| Brand | Asahi Intecc |
| Product Family | Neurovascular Guidewires |
| Country Availability | Tajikistan, Afghanistan |
Clinical Applications
The ASAHI CHIKAI® is a neurovascular microguidewire in the Neurovascular Guidewires family from Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd., used by interventional specialists in procedures where a neurovascular microguidewire of this class is indicated. It is supplied in 4 configurations (catalog codes WAIN-CKI-200 through WAIN-CKI-300-RC) to match anatomical and procedural requirements.
For the complete indications for use, contraindications and instructions for use (IFU), request the official Asahi Intecc documentation through our clinical team. Modern Medical Solutions supplies the ASAHI CHIKAI® to hospitals and cath labs across Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
Ordering Information
Catalog reference codes as published by Asahi Intecc. Contact us to confirm current availability.
| Product Name | Catalog No. | Usable Length | Outer Diameter | Coil Length | Radiopaque Length | Tip Shape | Hydrophilic Coating Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASAHI CHIKAI | WAIN-CKI-200 | 200cm | 0.36mm (0.014") | 30cm | 5cm | Straight | 170cm |
| ASAHI CHIKAI | WAIN-CKI-200-RC | 200cm | 0.36mm (0.014") | 30cm | 5cm | Round curve | 170cm |
| ASAHI CHIKAI | WAIN-CKI-300 | 300cm | 0.36mm (0.014") | 30cm | 5cm | Straight | 170cm |
| ASAHI CHIKAI | WAIN-CKI-300-RC | 300cm | 0.36mm (0.014") | 30cm | 5cm | Round curve | 170cm |
Downloads & Documentation
Instructions for use (IFU), technical datasheets and clinical literature for the ASAHI CHIKAI® are available on request from our clinical team.
Request DocumentationFrequently Asked Questions
- What is ASAHI CHIKAI® and what procedures is it used for?
- ASAHI CHIKAI® is a 0.014 in steerable neurovascular microguidewire with 170 cm hydrophilic coating, used for superselective navigation through the intracranial vasculature. Primary applications include: guiding microcatheter positioning for cerebral aneurysm coiling, AVM embolization, intracranial stent delivery (LVIS, LVIS Jr), flow diverter deployment (FRED, FRED X), and parent-vessel wire protection during complex neuro procedures.
- What are the catalog numbers for ASAHI CHIKAI®?
- ASAHI CHIKAI® is available in four configurations: WAIN-CKI-200 (Straight, 200 cm), WAIN-CKI-200-RC (Round curve, 200 cm), WAIN-CKI-300 (Straight, 300 cm), WAIN-CKI-300-RC (Round curve, 300 cm). All have a 0.36 mm (0.014 in) outer diameter, 30 cm coil length, 5 cm radiopaque length, and 170 cm hydrophilic coating.
- What microcatheters are compatible with ASAHI CHIKAI®?
- ASAHI CHIKAI® is compatible with all standard 0.014 in neurovascular microcatheters, including the full MicroVention Headway family (DUO, 17, 21, 27), VIA microcatheters, Scepter balloon catheters, and Terumo VTrak / XT17 microcatheters. It is also compatible with the Asahi FUBUKI long sheath system.
- What is the difference between ASAHI CHIKAI® and CHIKAI® black?
- ASAHI CHIKAI® (standard) is the primary-access wire with a soft, steerable tip optimized for superselective navigation without vessel wall trauma. CHIKAI® black increases tip firmness and adds a 150 cm polymer jacket for greater microcatheter delivery support when the standard wire lacks pushability through tortuous intracranial anatomy. CHIKAI black is available in round-curve and 90° angled tip shapes for more distal or angulated access routes.
- When should I use CHIKAI® X 010 instead of standard CHIKAI®?
- CHIKAI® X 010 (0.010 in, 0.26 mm) is used when the target vessel is too small for a 0.014 in wire — typically in M2/M3 MCA branches, distal anterior cerebral artery, or other fine intracranial vessels distal to the circle of Willis where a 0.014 in wire would oversize the lumen and risk wall contact or spasm.
