What is the ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip used for?

The ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip is a reverse-tapered neurovascular guidewire — 0.018/0.014 in manufactured by Asahi Intecc, used by interventional physicians for precision vascular access procedures. Contact our clinical team for the full indications for use and instructions for use (IFU).

What sizes does the ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip come in?

The ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip is available in the following configurations: Diameter 0.018 in distal / 0.014 in proximal, Usable length 200 cm, Tip shape Round curve, Polymer jacket 150 cm.

How can I order the ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip?

Modern Medical Solutions is the authorized Asahi Intecc distributor for Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Submit a documentation or ordering request through our contact form and our clinical team will confirm availability and lead time.

Reverse-tapered neurovascular guidewire — 0.018/0.014 in · Neurovascular Guidewires

ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tipProduct Code (REF): AIN-CKI-18-200-SFT

ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip applies a reverse-tapered architecture to neurovascular wire design: the distal segment measures 0.45 mm (0.018 in) while the proximal shaft is 0.36 mm (0.014 in). The larger distal diameter fills the gap between the guidewire and the inner lumen of large-bore microcatheters and aspiration-oriented delivery systems, minimising the ledge effect that can catch at the catheter tip during advancement, while the 0.014 in proximal shaft preserves tactile feedback and handling. A 150 cm polymer jacket with hydrophilic coating over 170 cm reduces friction against the device lumen, ACT ONE construction carries torque one-to-one through tortuosity, and the soft-tip version offers 30% more tip flexibility than the conventional CHIKAI black 18 for gentler distal engagement. Round-curve tip, 34 cm distal coil, 5 cm radiopaque segment, 200 cm usable length.

This page documents catalog code (REF) AIN-CKI-18-200-SFT, one of 2 available configurations of the ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip. See the full ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip overview for every configuration.

Available under product codes WAIN-CKI-18-200-BS, AIN-CKI-18-200-SFT.

Sizes & Specifications

Diameter: 0.018 in distal / 0.014 in proximal
Usable length: 200 cm
Tip shape: Round curve
Polymer jacket: 150 cm

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Manufacturer: Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · Reference source: medical.asahi-intecc.com

Design & Technology

Technical characteristics and diagrams as published by Asahi Intecc.

30%softer tip

CHIKAI black 18 soft tip has 30% more flexibility at the tip than the conventional CHIKAI black 18.

Structure

Product Identification & Specifications

Reference identifiers for procurement, registration and tender documentation.

Product Code	AIN-CKI-18-200-SFT
REF Numbers	WAIN-CKI-18-200-BS, AIN-CKI-18-200-SFT
Manufacturer	Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd.
Brand	Asahi Intecc
Product Family	Neurovascular Guidewires
Country Availability	Tajikistan, Afghanistan

Clinical Applications

The ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip is a reverse-tapered neurovascular guidewire — 0.018/0.014 in in the Neurovascular Guidewires family from Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd., used by interventional specialists in procedures where a reverse-tapered neurovascular guidewire — 0.018/0.014 in of this class is indicated. It is supplied in 2 configurations (catalog codes WAIN-CKI-18-200-BS through AIN-CKI-18-200-SFT) 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® black 18/18 soft tip 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 NameASAHI CHIKAI black 18

Catalog No.WAIN-CKI-18-200-BS

Usable Length200cm

Outer Diameter0.45/0.36mm (0.018/0.014")

Coil Length34cm

Radiopaque Length5cm

Tip ShapeRound curve

Polymer Jacket Length150cm

Hydrophilic Coating Length170cm

Product NameASAHI CHIKAI black 18 soft tip

Catalog No.AIN-CKI-18-200-SFT

Usable Length200cm

Outer Diameter0.45/0.36mm (0.018/0.014")

Coil Length34cm

Radiopaque Length5cm

Tip ShapeRe-shapeable round curve

Polymer Jacket Length150cm

Hydrophilic Coating Length170cm

Product Name	Catalog No.	Usable Length	Outer Diameter	Coil Length	Radiopaque Length	Tip Shape	Polymer Jacket Length	Hydrophilic Coating Length
ASAHI CHIKAI black 18	WAIN-CKI-18-200-BS	200cm	0.45/0.36mm (0.018/0.014")	34cm	5cm	Round curve	150cm	170cm
ASAHI CHIKAI black 18 soft tip	AIN-CKI-18-200-SFT	200cm	0.45/0.36mm (0.018/0.014")	34cm	5cm	Re-shapeable round curve	150cm	170cm

Downloads & Documentation

Instructions for use (IFU), technical datasheets and clinical literature for the ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip are available on request from our clinical team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip used for?: The ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip is a reverse-tapered neurovascular guidewire — 0.018/0.014 in manufactured by Asahi Intecc, used by interventional physicians for precision vascular access procedures. Contact our clinical team for the full indications for use and instructions for use (IFU).
What sizes does the ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip come in?: The ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip is available in the following configurations: Diameter 0.018 in distal / 0.014 in proximal, Usable length 200 cm, Tip shape Round curve, Polymer jacket 150 cm.
How can I order the ASAHI CHIKAI® black 18/18 soft tip?: Modern Medical Solutions is the authorized Asahi Intecc distributor for Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Submit a documentation or ordering request through our contact form and our clinical team will confirm availability and lead time.